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<div>Liftarkungen currently identify himself primarly as a hitchhiker. Depending on situation and the perceptions of others, he sometimes also identify himself as swedish, postmodern and/or male, to name a few. Liftarkungen see hitchhiking primarly as a way to create enriching meetings between interesting people. <br />
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Liftarkungen is a active member & co-founder of the hitchhiking club "Øresunds integrationen". The group are actively trying to improve the integration between the danish and swedish (and of course all other nationalities) population in the Öresundsregion by means of creating oppertunities for positive meetings and by promoting the usages of a mixed scandinavian language; öresundsk/øresundska. <br />
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[[Category:Hitchhikers in Sweden]]</div>Liftarkungenhttps://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=User:Liftarkungen&diff=60760User:Liftarkungen2012-04-26T14:30:18Z<p>Liftarkungen: </p>
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<div>Liftarkungen currently identify himself primarly as a hitchhiker. Depending on situation and the perceptions of others, he sometimes also identify himself as swedish, postmodern and/or male, to name a few. Liftarkungen see hitchhiking primarly as a way to create enriching meetings between interesting people. <br />
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Liftarkungen is a active member & co-founder of the hitchhiking club "Øresunds integrationen". The group are actively trying to improve the integration between the danish and swedish (and of course all other nationalities) population in the Öresundsregion by means of creating oppertunities for positive meetings. <br />
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[[Category:Hitchhikers in Sweden]]</div>Liftarkungenhttps://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=G%C3%B6teborg&diff=58387Göteborg2012-01-11T09:44:27Z<p>Liftarkungen: </p>
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'''Göteborg''' is the second-largest city in [[Sweden]], with a large alternative music scene and underground party culture.<br />
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== Hitchhiking out ==<br />
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=== North towards [[Oslo]] ===<br />
If you're still in the city-center, you can try getting a lift from the [[petrol station hitchhiking|petrol station]] located close to [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&hl=it&geocode=&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=118215905716686756957.000448147f6ec7cb40744&ll=57.707071,11.997392&spn=0.006993,0.023518&z=16 this] roundabout (near to Ullevi Narra, the big stadium) where cars are going in many directions, some of which might go to Oslo. However, most of the cars coming from the roundabout are going very very fast, and it's hard for them to stop on the street here. And, most cars at the petrol station next to it are just staying inside the city at this point. However, there is another [[rest area|service station]], STIGS CENTER, just a few kilometers out farther (from where you enter the motorway at this point), which is much much better for traffic & cars going towards Oslo. It is also larger and has a lot more room for cars to stop and pull over from the street. So, one possibility is to try asking drivers to drop you off at this service station (see location of [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=it&geocode=&q=service+station&near=%C3%85v%C3%A4gen+28,+G%C3%B6teborg,+Sweden&sll=57.710957,11.992371&sspn=0.006992,0.023518&ie=UTF8&ll=57.713547,11.994646&spn=0.006992,0.023518&z=16 here] (marked as Q ''(or K?'')). There are also a few buses which go there, one of which is "402 Alvangen". Could just ask the bus drivers which goes to Stigs center, and the bus stop is directly on the onramp to the motorway so you just step off the bus and hitch!<br />
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A good day to get a ride to Oslo is probably a Sunday since many Swedes are home in Göteborg over the weekend, and on Sundays head back to Oslo for work.<br />
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=== The "slow road" (E20) to [[Stockholm]] ===<br />
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[http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=it&msa=0&msid=118215905716686756957.000448147f6ec7cb40744&ll=57.697921,11.996942&spn=0.003497,0.011759&z=17&iwloc=000448149457af71bfda2 This] point may not look like much, but there is a lot of heavy traffic entering this on-ramp at all times. The reason why this exact spot works particularly well is because of a traffic light that naturally stops the vehicles that turn in here. If you stand just alongside where they're turning in, they'll have time to see you and pull out of line onto the tram tracks for a few seconds. Make sure to use a sign.<br />
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The E20 is not a fast or big motorway, but an excellent route to truly see the Swedish countryside from.<br />
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A possibly better spot is Munkebäcksmotet (marked on map) to get a ride out of town, at least to Alingsås because the freeway ends there and you can continue hitchhiking on the road. To get to Munkebäcksmotet from The Central Station take bus number 513 or 515 to direction Polhemsplatsen (costs 16,50 SEK but it is possible to blackride as well). Or take the tram to Munkebäckstorget and walk north 10 minutes from there.<br />
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Munkbäcksmotet is a bus stop on the sliproad going down to the motorway. You can stand at the bus stop if there's nobody waiting for a bus, but it's probably better to stand uphill 10 or 20 metres from the bus stop, so that cars don't think you're waiting for a bus and have time to react and then pull in to the bus stop. Using a sign will also help you look less like a person waiting for a bus.<br />
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=== South towards [[Malmö]] ===<br />
There are trucks leaving to [[Malmö]] every night at 20.00 from DHL just next to the petrol station by the ''Nils Eriksson terminal'' (where the buses go from the central station). Best is to look up DHL at internet and call them.<br />
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Take the commuter train to Kållered, find IKEA and walk past it, here is a petrol station where you can ask people. Or continue walking south and hitch from the onramp to E6/E20, Once you get a ride, if they are not going much further than Kungsbacka, get off at the rest area "Sandsjöbacka"(about 5 km from IKEA), here you can usually find trucks and cars heading south. Try to get dropped off at similar rest areas and you will have no problems.<br />
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Take the bus ("grön express" recommended, stops by just a few meters from the trucks) to "Stigs center" north of Gothenburg. A lot of trucks stop by to pause here and there's a good chance you'll get a ride.<br />
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Liftarkungen thinks that the best place to start hitchhiking south from Göteborg is "Sandsjöbackamotet", which is situated south of Mölndal. However it is timeconsuming and quit an adventure to get there. Use www.hitta.se or googlemaps in order to find directions.<br />
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=== Ferries : South towards [[Denmark]], [[Germany]] ===<br />
There are ferries going all the time to [[Denmark]] (Fredrikshavn) and [[Germany]] (Kiel) from the Stena Line terminal. Take tram 9, 3 or 11 to ''Masthuggstorget'' or just start from "Järntorget". From there walk towards the water and find the place where trucks and cars drive onto the ferries. Check-in starts 1.5 h before ferry departure, so be on time! (but drivers can still go in about 20 minutes before..). Have a sign with the country of destination on it. <br />
The best thing is that vehicles don't pay any extra for up to five passengers. There's about 4 ferries daily (seemingly more in summer) to Fredrikshavn and 1 to Kiel. Ask in the Stena Line office or check out the webpage http://www.stenaline.se/ or in English http://www.stenaline.co.uk/ferry/<br />
For your sign, write GRATIS under the DK. Most drivers won't know it's free to take another passenger.<br />
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On the ferry to Fredrikshavn, you have 2 hrs to find a ride (visit the truckers special area) south, at least to the excellent trucker terminal heaven of Padburg, on the Danish/German border.<br />
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=== Stena Line Ferries towards [[Kiel]] ===<br />
For the ferries towards Kiel, [[Germany]] the drivers don't need to pay extra for you, but you have to book a cabin, which are available from 225 SEK upwards. The ferry is leaving every day at 7pm. If you hitchhike with a truckdriver you can get a special deal. The deal is basically that you pay approximately 250 SEK (I paid 253) and you get the following things included in the price.<br />
The crossing (710 SEK)<br />
Big all inclusive buffe (310 SEK)<br />
Big breakfast buffe (105 SEK)<br />
A small lunch-box to-go when you leave the ferry. (90 SEK)<br />
A cabin that is to be shared with your driver. Probably a fairly luxurious cabin.(prices for the most basic ones start at 740 for a 2 bed-cabin ( there are no cains with 1 bed)<br />
All in all you end up getting a 85-90% discount and a lot of superfluous luxury. <br />
However it might be difficult too find a driver who let you go as his/her's second driver.<br />
You could try to convince the drivers when they wait to board the ferry. They board the ferry about 1-2 hours before departure.<br />
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=== Stena Line ferries to [[Fredrikshavn]] ===<br />
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[[File:Stena_Germanica_in_G%C3%B6teborg.jpg|thumb|left|Ferry to Kiel]]<br />
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[[tr:Göteborg]]</div>Liftarkungenhttps://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=User:Zenit&diff=54516User:Zenit2011-09-05T12:43:43Z<p>Liftarkungen: </p>
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<div>Zenit, hitchhiker, bum and sometimes even human being. Check out my [[User:Zenit/log|log]] for my "honours".<br />
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May the road rise to meet y'all.<br />
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Liftarkungen: Hi Zenit, I was happy to hear that you noticed my hitchhiking-tag! Do you write your name as well on places you hitchhike from? Where are you from and what did you do at Järna?<br />
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'''Lund''' is a city in [[Sweden]].<br />
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== Hitching out ==<br />
=== South to [[Malmö]] ===<br />
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It's extremely easy to get a ride to Malmö from Lund. If you walk or bike south on Stora Södergatan (from Stortorget), you will find a very good hitchhiking spot. Continue south (straight forward) when the street name changes to Malmövägen until the first curve of the street at St Larsparken (that's about 15 minute walking from Stortorget). After that right curve (turn) you will see a bus stop after 150 meters(you could reach this place by taking bus 130 or 131 from the city center). The cars have to drive very slowly there and they will see you in good time advance if you stand close to that bus stop (where the cars can stop). Some have used that spot more than 70 times while never having to wait more than 10 minutes in daylight!<br />
If you trying to hitchhike during the night it might be a better alternative to hitchhike from the traffic lights 100 meters before the curve mentioned above.<br />
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=== North to [[Stockholm]] or [[Göteborg]] ===<br />
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Hitchhike to Malmö and Värnhem (Midhem) where it's easy to find a ride to the north. Write Helsingborg on the sign, but make sure you get off att the gas station/truckstop in Glumslöv. It's also possible to take the train to Glumslöv right away. At the restarea there are many cars and trucks that pass and it's common to get a ride all the way to Göteborg or Stockholm right there..<br />
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Its also possible to hitchhike from Nova Lund, but there is a big risk that you will get stuck somewhere since there isnt any good hitchhikingspots close to where that road is connecting to E4.<br />
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<div>'''Malmö''' is a city in the South West of [[Sweden]]. It is very close to [[Copenhagen]].<br />
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There are a couple of hostels and the public transport is quite good in the centre.<br />
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== Hitching out ==<br />
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=== North(west) towards [[Göteborg]] [[Lund]] (E6) and [[Stockholm]] (E4) (E22) East ===<br />
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==== Behind Midhems "McDonalds", Malmö ====<br />
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This is a really good spot to get North. Make a sign (McDonald's or Statoil can provide you with needed material). There are traffic lights just before the motorway-sign at the [[on-ramp]] with lots space for cars to stop. Take rides past Helsingborg only - then you will get past the motorway knot E4/E6; you can also accept a ride to the [[rest area]] at ''Glumslöv'' (which comes before Helsingborg). If you go with the second alternative, which probably is the best, you should write "Helsingborg" on the sign. [[User:Liftarkungen|Liftarkungen]] find it easier to attract rides from the "asphalt island" where the traffic lights are. From there you can establish eye contact and "communicate" with the drivers, especially when they wait for a green signal. Just be careful when you crossing the street, according to a rumour a hitchhiker onces was deadly hit by a car on this spot. <br />
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If you want to go on the E22 you should ask for a lift to Kristianstad.<br />
If you´re going to Lund (or Landskrona) you should write the cityname on the sign right away.<br />
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==== Glumslöv-reas area, E6 and E20 ====<br />
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It is situated 40 km north of Malmö and is good both for heading north or south. If trying to go south to Denmark this might be the place to change car before you end up inside the big cities of Malmö or Lund. Its possible to reach Glumslöv by train from many cities along the southwest coast.<br />
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=== West towards [[Copenhagen]] and [[Denmark]] and South towards [[Skanör/Falsterbo]] ===<br />
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Walk on Nobelvägen in the direction of Dalaplan and Mobilia shopping center. When you reach Dalaplan, Nobelvägen changes name to Trelleborgsvägen, but continue until next big cross where Trelleborgsvägen meets Stadiongatan. Just before Stadiongatan there is a big bus stop that is possible to hitch from. On a sunday afternoon i waited 30 minutes for a lift to denmark(sign with DK written on it).<br />
I would assume it is possible to hitch to other locations to the north which the highway is connected. <br />
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Almost everything exept alcohol is cheaper in Sweden compared to Denmark, so it could be a good idea to eat before you start your journey to Denmark. Malmö is famous for its cheap and tasty falafels and there is a few restaurants along Nobelvägen. <br />
On the opposite side of the crossroad Trelleborgsvägen turns into a real highway ([http://maps.google.se/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=sv&geocode=&q=stadiongatan&sll=55.551195,13.000807&sspn=0.008035,0.019011&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Stadiongatan,+Malm%C3%B6,+Sk%C3%A5ne+L%C3%A4n&ll=55.57832,13.006643&spn=0.004015,0.009506&t=h&z=17 map]) and many danish cars passing here. [[User:Liftarkungen|Liftarkungen]] prefers to stand on the shoulder of the highway, right after the stoplights, but there is other alternatives close by. Using a sign is necessery since the highway splits in many different directions. <br />
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- A way to get over Öresundsbron to Copenhagen:<br />
Take bus number 5 (eastwards)and get of at the stop Ollebo. Walk left towards the roundabout and stand just after it. Worked within 10 minutes the times i've tried.<br />
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<div>Liftarkungen currently identify himself primarly as a hitchhiker. Depending on situation and the perceptions of others, he sometimes also identify himself as swedish, postmodern and/or male, to name a few. Liftarkungen see hitchhiking primarly as a way to create enriching meetings between interesting people. <br />
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Together with some other hitchhikers he is actively trying to improve the integration between the danish and swedish (and of course all other nationalities) population in the Öresundsregion by means of creating oppertunities for positive meetings. <br />
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|country = of Denmark<br />
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|language = Danish<br />
|capital = [[Copenhagen]]<br />
|pop = 5,475,791<br />
|currency = Danish Krone (DKK)<br />
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[[File:P1010369.JPG|thumb|left|250px|Calle on his way to Sweden.]]<br />
'''Denmark''' is a country in [[Northern Europe]]. It is a member state of the [[European Union]] as well as the [[Schengen Agreement]].<br />
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According to [[:wikitravel:Denmark#By_thumb|Wikitravel]] hitchhiking is legal in Denmark except on motorways. Most drivers speak English, not German. There was a hitchhiking project done in 2006 called ''The Search for Danish Mentality'', and in 2007 there was a follow-up called [[The Search for the Commons]].<br />
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When hitching on [[slip roads]] to the motorway, people rather stop if you are at the bottom of the slip road than at the top of it. Most [[on-ramp|ramps]] in Denmark have enough space for cars to stop.<br />
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Hitching appears to be better in the West of the country than nearer to Copenhagen.<br />
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: ''[[User:Platschi|Platschi]] was hitchhiking in Denmark in January 2008 during a storm and found out that hitchhiking through the country was quite fast.''<br />
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=== Cities ===<br />
* [[Århus]]<br />
* [[Copenhagen]] – the capital<br />
* [[Odense]]<br />
* [[Rødby]] – ferry port towards [[Germany]]<br />
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== Directions ==<br />
=== [[Hamburg]] to [[Copenhagen]] ===<br />
From [[Hamburg]] to [[Copenhagen]] you can hitch to a ferry at [[Puttgarden]] and get a ride straight to Copenhagen. If you ask people after they paid the ticket you can cross for free (and save 7 euros). Tickets are per vehicle, not per person.<br />
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You can watch a [http://youtube.com/watch?v=fiR_zNYFoTc video] of a lovely Danish landscape. It was made by [[amylin]] in February 2008 when going on a ferry to Denmark. <br />
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[[File:KathaliftartillBerlin.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Katha on her way to Berlin.]]<br />
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=== From Denmark going South ===<br />
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'''From Jutland'''<br />
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First, hitch a ride to Padborg which is in the South Jutland - it is located just before the border with [[Germany]]. There you'll find Denmark's largest truck-stop. Most trucks leaving from Denmark stop there. With some luck you'll find someone going to most destinations in Europe.<br />
Ask the drivers while they are getting ready, filling-up or walking from the diner to their vehicles.<br />
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'''From Zealand'''<br />
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First, get a ride to Gedser which has ferry lines to [[Rostock]] ([[Germany]]), or go to [[Rødbyhavn]] which has a ferry connection with [[Puttgarden]] (also in Germany, close to Kiel and Lübeck). Most cars heading to the ferry go to Rødby, from where a ferry sails every half an hour. Gedser might be a lot harder to reach than Rødby, also because it's like at the end of the world, and very few locals drive to and from there. So try to locate a good gas station on the way and look for the right German plates. There is also a big truck stop with a toll office on Falster, close to Nørre Aslev (see map). You can ask truck drivers there - German truck drivers will say, as usual, that it's forbidden to take people on board, so concentrate on trucks coming from other places.<br />
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A ferry ticket for a car includes up to 9 car passengers (incl. the driver) so it should be quite possible to get a free ride over the sea (and maybe even further).<br />
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== Links ==<br />
* [http://www.trafikken.dk/wimpdoc.asp?page=document&objno=9634 www.trafikken.dk] - Map for all [[rest area]]s in Denmark<br />
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<div>Liftarkungen currently identify himself primarly as a hitchhiker. Depending on situation and the perceptions of others, he sometimes also identify himself as swedish, postmodern and/or male, to name a few. Liftarkungen see hitchhiking primarly as a way to create enriching meetings between interesting people. <br />
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Together with some other hitchhikers he is actively trying to improve the integration between the danish and swedish (and of course all other nationalities) people in the Öresundsregion by means of creating oppertunities for positive meetings. <br />
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<div>Liftarkungen currently identify himself primarly as a hitchhiker. Depending on situation and the perceptions of others, he sometimes also identify himself as swedish, postmodern and/or male, to name a few. Liftarkungen see hitchhiking primarly as a way to create enriching meetings between interesting people. <br />
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Together with some other hitchhikers he is actively trying to improve the integration between the danish and swedish (and of course all other nationalities) people in the Öresundsregion by positive meetings. <br />
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[[File:Hitchhike_in_lappland.jpg|thumb|left|250px|hitchhiking in northern Sweden]]<br />
[[File:KathaliftartillMalmo.jpg|thumb|left|250px| Katha uses the fastest transport alternative between Lund and Malmö ]]<br />
[[File:Malteliftarisverige.jpg|thumb|left|250px| Öresund hitchhiker Malte and a helpful driver enjoying the moment during a ride in the region of Dalarna.]]<br />
'''Sweden''' is a member state of the [[European Union]] as well as the [[Schengen Agreement]]. Many say that hitching in Sweden sucks. But it works very well! Moreover almost everyone speaks english which will increase your chances of learning from the meetings along the way. As anywhere in Western [[Europe]], the motorways are the holy temples of car driving religion and someone standing on them is committing blasphemy. But you can hitch on the motorway ramps as well as on local roads. Better bring a good map, though, so that you won't end up in an unexpected place. If you travelling along the biggest highway, E4, you will not see that much of Swedens beautiful landscape, so if your biggest aim is to explore the country you should stay away from E4. But the highways are much faster of course.<br />
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Especially in northern Sweden there are only few main roads, which means that you might have a shorter time waiting and longer lifts. Be careful to stand somewhere where there is some sign of civilization. As especially in the north the roads are no real motorways and accessible for pedestrians, you can stop all the traffic, especially if you stand on something like a bus stop. When the streets are real motorways you have to take care a little on which petrol station you end up, as there are too much of them, with sometimes only little traffic on each of them, and as most of the petrol stations are one or two kilometers away from the motorway. On the other hand, cars can go faster on motorways than on small local roads and you can expect lifts to be faster.<br />
<br />
[[User:Perilisk|Anick-Marie]] had no chance at all hitching rides on Öland in May 2005.<br />
<br />
== Cities ==<br />
* [[Dals-Ed]]<br />
* [[Göteborg]]<br />
* [[Halmstad]]<br />
* [[Karlskrona]]<br />
* [[Kristianstad]]<br />
* [[Luleå]]<br />
* [[Lund]]<br />
* [[Malmö]]<br />
* [[Mellerud]]<br />
* [[Norrköping]]<br />
* [[Nyköping]]<br />
* [[Stockholm]]<br />
* [[Sundsvall]]<br />
* [[Säffle]]<br />
* [[Trollhättan]]<br />
* [[Umeå]]<br />
* [[Åmål]]<br />
<br />
== Crossing the border ==<br />
Sweden is in the [[Schengen treaty]]. This treaty is rather well respected at the Finnish and Norwegian borders but has stricter regulations at the terminals where ferries from [[Denmark]] port, or at the bridge uniting [[Copenhagen]] with [[Malmö]]. Stricter control and special attention is usually applied to those who look like "being of another race". If you are unlucky, you might be made to strip during their search. Keep in mind, though, that the personality check is not applied to everyone but only to some at random order so you have more chances to quickly cross the border than get stuck explaining to the officials that you are neither an illegal immigrant nor a smuggler.<br />
<br />
== Language & Communication ==<br />
There is no special need of practicing your Swedish since almost everyone speaks English there. Although it can still be useful to speak a couple of words of Swedish for the few people who don't speak English – some immigrants for example, who are more likely to pick up hitchhikers even so. Check out the [[Northern Europe phrasebook#Swedish|Swedish phrasebook]]. Hitchhiking means ''liftar''.<br />
<br />
Also, when asking for lifts at petrol stations, some people don't understand that you are hitchhiking and start to explain you the way as if you had an own car. <br />
<br />
When people talk about the amount of miles they are doing with their car, it's acutally Swedish Miles, which equals 10 kilometres.<br />
<br />
<br />
[[File:Nannaliftarilappland.jpg|thumb|220px|right|Öresund hitchhiker Nanna knows how to attract the locals in southern Lappland.]]<br />
[[File:2002 Lodging for the night.jpg|thumb|280px|right|Ready to sleep – a pitched tent outside the road in northern Sweden.]]<br />
<br />
== Camping ==<br />
<br />
In Sweden, the wonderful Allemansrätt has existed for many centuries only as a customary law, but since 1994 it is part of the Swedish constitution. As in other Nordic countries, the Swedish right to roam comes with an equal emphasis being placed upon the responsibility to look after the countryside; the maxim is "'''Do not disturb, do not destroy'''". <br />
<br />
The Allemansrätt gives a person the right to access, walk, cycle, ride, ski, and camp on any land - with the exception of private gardens, the immediate vicinity of a dwelling house and land under cultivation, and with restrictions for nature reserves and other protected areas. This means that you could put up a tent for free almost anywhere as long as it doesn't disturb anybody. Make sure to '''not leave any garbage''' in the nature – we should really take the responsibility for those future generations will have the same democratic right to the nature as we have, and of course have any nature at all.. <br />
Very welcome to enjoy the Swedish nature!<br />
<br />
== Useful things ==<br />
'''Internet''' you can normally get at the public or university libraries for free. Sometimes you have to ask for a guest account.<br />
<br />
There's a quite useful '''[[map]]''' ("vägkarta") which you can get at ''OKQ8'' petrol stations. It's for whole Sweden and has all ''OKQ8'' petrol stations on it, which can be quite handy when hitchhiking and looking for a good place to be dropped off. [http://publikationswebbutik.vv.se/shopping/ShowItem____4483.aspx Here's another map] that you can apparently order for free.<br />
<br />
It is quite usual to send a '''thanksaying-message''' the day after a party or after a meeting − saying something like "Thanks for yesterday". When you '''enter a flat''' or an apartment, it is a must to take off ones shoes!<br />
<br />
It is recommended to bring insect repellent if you hitch during the summer.<br />
<br />
For the best chance of getting "lift", go to the petrol stations or were people stop for food along the road.<br />
Some Swedes can be quite reserved and for this reason it helps to introduce yourself (with a smile), instead of just being a<br />
stranger on the side of the road. Just a thumbs up will work, but might take longer.<br />
After 18.00 in the afternoon hitching is difficult here. <br />
<br />
== Links ==<br />
* [http://www.skjutsgruppen.nu Skjutsgruppen.nu] - [[rideshare]] network within the social networks. Also on Twitter: twitter.com/skjutsgruppen<br />
* [http://www.samakning.se Samåkning.se] - [[rideshare]] network (for Sweden and [[Northern Europe]] in general)<br />
* [http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=5889849780] - facebookgroup for Swedish hitchhikers<br />
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<div>Öresund hitchhiker Malte together with a helpful driver during a ride in Dalarna.</div>Liftarkungenhttps://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=Kristianstad&diff=42307Kristianstad2010-06-08T09:31:37Z<p>Liftarkungen: </p>
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==Hitching Out==<br />
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===South/West/towards [[Malmö]], [[Helsingborg]] & [[Simrishamn]]===<br />
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Walk southwest from city center along Långebrogatan in the direction of Långebro. Take left on Allégatan and walk a couple of hundred meters until you reach the highway junction. There you will find a perfect hitchhiking spot with a busstop right after a roundabout. When a car stops you should make sure it goes in your direction since you otherwise might get dropped of at the highway just a few km down the road where it could be more diffucult and dangerous to catch a ride.</div>Liftarkungenhttps://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=Sweden&diff=42306Sweden2010-06-08T09:12:08Z<p>Liftarkungen: </p>
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|country = of Sweden<br />
|map= <map lat='63' lng='17' zoom='4' view='0' width='270' height='350' country='Sweden'/><br />
|language = none (Swedish ''de facto'')<br />
|capital = [[Stockholm]]<br />
|pop = 9,234,209<br />
|currency = Swedish krona (SEK)<br />
|hitch = {{very good}} to {{bad}}}}<br />
[[File:Hitchhike_in_lappland.jpg|thumb|left|250px|hitchhiking in northern Sweden]]<br />
[[File:KathaliftartillMalmo.jpg|thumb|left|250px| Katha uses the fastest transport alternative between Lund and Malmö ]]<br />
[[File:Gas_station_in_Sweden.jpg|thumb|left|250px|A big van driven by a group of Germans, and Israeli hitch-hiker Erga (on the left) on a petrol station on the E4 towards [[Stockholm]]]]<br />
'''Sweden''' is a member state of the [[European Union]] as well as the [[Schengen Agreement]]. Many say that hitching in Sweden sucks. But it works very well! Moreover almost everyone speaks english which will increase your chances of learning from the meetings along the way. As anywhere in Western [[Europe]], the motorways are the holy temples of car driving religion and someone standing on them is committing blasphemy. But you can hitch on the motorway ramps as well as on local roads. Better bring a good map, though, so that you won't end up in an unexpected place. If you travelling along the biggest highway, E4, you will not see that much of Swedens beautiful landscape, so if your biggest aim is to explore the country you should stay away from E4. But the highways are much faster of course.<br />
<br />
Especially in northern Sweden there are only few main roads, which means that you might have a shorter time waiting and longer lifts. Be careful to stand somewhere where there is some sign of civilization. As especially in the north the roads are no real motorways and accessible for pedestrians, you can stop all the traffic, especially if you stand on something like a bus stop. When the streets are real motorways you have to take care a little on which petrol station you end up, as there are too much of them, with sometimes only little traffic on each of them, and as most of the petrol stations are one or two kilometers away from the motorway. On the other hand, cars can go faster on motorways than on small local roads and you can expect lifts to be faster.<br />
<br />
[[User:Perilisk|Anick-Marie]] had no chance at all hitching rides on Öland in May 2005.<br />
<br />
== Cities ==<br />
* [[Göteborg]]<br />
* [[Halmstad]]<br />
* [[Karlskrona]]<br />
* [[Kristianstad]]<br />
* [[Luleå]]<br />
* [[Lund]]<br />
* [[Malmö]]<br />
* [[Mellerud]]<br />
* [[Norrköping]]<br />
* [[Nyköping]]<br />
* [[Stockholm]]<br />
* [[Sundsvall]]<br />
* [[Trollhättan]]<br />
* [[Umeå]]<br />
<br />
== Crossing the border ==<br />
Sweden is in the [[Schengen treaty]]. This treaty is rather well respected at the Finnish and Norwegian borders but has stricter regulations at the terminals where ferries from [[Denmark]] port, or at the bridge uniting [[Copenhagen]] with [[Malmö]]. Stricter control and special attention is usually applied to those who look like "being of another race". If you are unlucky, you might be made to strip during their search. Keep in mind, though, that the personality check is not applied to everyone but only to some at random order so you have more chances to quickly cross the border than get stuck explaining to the officials that you are neither an illegal immigrant nor a smuggler.<br />
<br />
== Language & Communication ==<br />
There is no special need of practicing your Swedish since almost everyone speaks English there. Although it can still be useful to speak a couple of words of Swedish for the few people who don't speak English – some immigrants for example, who are more likely to pick up hitchhikers even so. Check out the [[Northern Europe phrasebook#Swedish|Swedish phrasebook]]. Hitchhiking means ''liftar''.<br />
<br />
Also, when asking for lifts at petrol stations, some people don't understand that you are hitchhiking and start to explain you the way as if you had an own car. <br />
<br />
When people talk about the amount of miles they are doing with their car, it's acutally Swedish Miles, which equals 10 kilometres.<br />
<br />
<br />
[[File:Nannaliftarilappland.jpg|thumb|220px|right|Öresund hitchhiker Nanna knows how to attract the locals in southern Lappland.]]<br />
[[File:2002 Lodging for the night.jpg|thumb|280px|right|Ready to sleep – a pitched tent outside the road in northern Sweden.]]<br />
<br />
== Camping ==<br />
<br />
In Sweden, the wonderful Allemansrätt has existed for many centuries only as a customary law, but since 1994 it is part of the Swedish constitution. As in other Nordic countries, the Swedish right to roam comes with an equal emphasis being placed upon the responsibility to look after the countryside; the maxim is "'''Do not disturb, do not destroy'''". <br />
<br />
The Allemansrätt gives a person the right to access, walk, cycle, ride, ski, and camp on any land - with the exception of private gardens, the immediate vicinity of a dwelling house and land under cultivation, and with restrictions for nature reserves and other protected areas. This means that you could put up a tent for free almost anywhere as long as it doesn't disturb anybody. Make sure to '''not leave any garbage''' in the nature – we should really take the responsibility for those future generations will have the same democratic right to the nature as we have, and of course have any nature at all.. <br />
Very welcome to enjoy the Swedish nature!<br />
<br />
== Useful things ==<br />
'''Internet''' you can normally get at the public or university libraries for free. Sometimes you have to ask for a guest account.<br />
<br />
There's a quite useful '''[[map]]''' ("vägkarta") which you can get at ''OKQ8'' petrol stations. It's for whole Sweden and has all ''OKQ8'' petrol stations on it, which can be quite handy when hitchhiking and looking for a good place to be dropped off. [http://publikationswebbutik.vv.se/shopping/ShowItem____4483.aspx Here's another map] that you can apparently order for free.<br />
<br />
It is quite usual to send a '''thanksaying-message''' the day after a party or after a meeting − saying something like "Thanks for yesterday". When you '''enter a flat''' or an apartment, it is a must to take off ones shoes!<br />
<br />
It is recommended to bring insect repellent if you hitch during the summer.<br />
<br />
For the best chance of getting "lift", go to the petrol stations or were people stop for food along the road.<br />
Some Swedes can be quite reserved and for this reason it helps to introduce yourself (with a smile), instead of just being a<br />
stranger on the side of the road. Just a thumbs up will work, but might take longer.<br />
After 18.00 in the afternoon hitching is difficult here. <br />
<br />
== Links ==<br />
* [http://www.skjutsgruppen.nu Skjutsgruppen.nu] - [[rideshare]] network within the social networks. Also on Twitter: twitter.com/skjutsgruppen<br />
* [http://www.samakning.se Samåkning.se] - [[rideshare]] network (for Sweden and [[Northern Europe]] in general)<br />
* [http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=5889849780] - facebookgroup for Swedish hitchhikers<br />
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'''Denmark''' is a country in [[Northern Europe]]. It is a member state of the [[European Union]] as well as the [[Schengen Agreement]].<br />
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According to [[:wikitravel:Denmark#By_thumb|Wikitravel]] hitchhiking is legal in Denmark except on motorways. Most drivers speak English, not German. There was a hitchhiking project done in 2006 called ''The Search for Danish Mentality'', and in 2007 there was a follow-up called [[The Search for the Commons]].<br />
<br />
When hitching on [[slip roads]] to the motorway, people rather stop if you are at the bottom of the slip road than at the top of it. Most [[on-ramp|ramps]] in Denmark have enough space for cars to stop.<br />
<br />
Hitching appears to be better in the West of the country than nearer to Copenhagen.<br />
<br />
: ''[[User:Platschi|Platschi]] was hitchhiking in Denmark in January 2008 during a storm and found out that hitchhiking through the country was quite fast.''<br />
<br />
=== Cities ===<br />
* [[Århus]]<br />
* [[Copenhagen]] – the capital<br />
* [[Odense]]<br />
* [[Rødby]] – ferry port towards [[Germany]]<br />
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== Directions ==<br />
=== [[Hamburg]] to [[Copenhagen]] ===<br />
From [[Hamburg]] to [[Copenhagen]] you can hitch to a ferry at [[Puttgarden]] and get a ride straight to Copenhagen. If you ask people after they paid the ticket you can cross for free (and save 7 euros). Tickets are per vehicle, not per person.<br />
<br />
You can watch a [http://youtube.com/watch?v=fiR_zNYFoTc video] of a lovely Danish landscape. It was made by [[amylin]] in February 2008 when going on a ferry to Denmark. <br />
<br />
[[File:KathaliftartillBerlin.jpg|right|200px|Katha on her way to Berlin.]]<br />
<br />
=== From Denmark going South ===<br />
<br />
'''From Jutland'''<br />
<br />
First, hitch a ride to Padborg which is in the South Jutland - it is located just before the border with [[Germany]]. There you'll find Denmark's largest truck-stop. Most trucks leaving from Denmark stop there. With some luck you'll find someone going to most destinations in Europe.<br />
Ask the drivers while they are getting ready, filling-up or walking from the diner to their vehicles.<br />
<br />
'''From Zealand'''<br />
<br />
First, get a ride to Gedser which has ferry lines to [[Rostock]] ([[Germany]]), or go to [[Rødbyhavn]] which has a ferry connection with [[Puttgarden]] (also in Germany). <br />
A ferry-ticket for the car includes up to 9 car passengers (incl. the driver) so it should be quite possible to get a free ride over the sea (and maybe even further).<br />
<br />
== Links ==<br />
* [http://www.trafikken.dk/wimpdoc.asp?page=document&objno=9634 www.trafikken.dk] - Map for all [[rest area]]s in Denmark<br />
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'''Lund''' is a city in [[Sweden]].<br />
<br />
== Hitching out ==<br />
=== South to [[Malmö]] ===<br />
<br />
It's extremely easy to get a ride to Malmö from Lund. If you walk or bike south on Stora Södergatan (from Stortorget), you will find a very good hitchhiking spot. Continue south (straight forward) when the street name changes to Malmövägen until the first curve of the street at St Larsparken (that's about 15 minute walking from Stortorget). After that right curve (turn) you will see a bus stop after 150 meters(you could reach this place by taking bus 130 or 131 from the city center). The cars have to drive very slowly there and they will see you in good time advance if you stand close to that bus stop (where the cars can stop). Some have used that spot more than 70 times while never having to wait more than 10 minutes!<br />
<br />
=== North to [[Stockholm]] or [[Göteborg]] ===<br />
<br />
Hitchhike to Malmö and Värnhem (Midhem) where it's easy to find a ride to the north. Write Helsingborg on the sign, but make sure you get off att the gas station/truckstop in Glumslöv. It's also possible to take the train to Glumslöv right away. At the restarea there are many cars and trucks that pass and it's common to get a ride all the way to Göteborg or Stockholm right there..<br />
<br />
Its also possible to hitchhike from Nova Lund, but there is a big risk that you will get stuck somewhere since there isnt any good hitchhikingspots close to where that road is connecting to E4.<br />
<br />
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|country = of Sweden<br />
|map= <map lat='63' lng='17' zoom='4' view='0' width='270' height='350' country='Sweden'/><br />
|language = none (Swedish ''de facto'')<br />
|capital = [[Stockholm]]<br />
|pop = 9,234,209<br />
|currency = Swedish krona (SEK)<br />
|hitch = {{very good}} to {{bad}}}}<br />
[[File:Hitchhike_in_lappland.jpg|thumb|left|250px|hitchhiking in northern Sweden]]<br />
[[File:KathaliftartillMalmo.jpg|thumb|left|250px| Katha uses the fastest transport alternative between Lund and Malmö ]]<br />
[[File:Gas_station_in_Sweden.jpg|thumb|left|250px|A big van driven by a group of Germans, and Israeli hitch-hiker Erga (on the left) on a petrol station on the E4 towards [[Stockholm]]]]<br />
'''Sweden''' is a member state of the [[European Union]] as well as the [[Schengen Agreement]]. Many say that hitching in Sweden sucks. But it works very well! Moreover almost everyone speaks english which will increase your chances of learning from the meetings along the way. As anywhere in Western [[Europe]], the motorways are the holy temples of car driving religion and someone standing on them is committing blasphemy. But you can hitch on the motorway ramps as well as on local roads. Better bring a good map, though, so that you won't end up in an unexpected place. If you travelling along the biggest highway, E4, you will not see that much of Swedens beautiful landscape, so if your biggest aim is to explore the country you should stay away from E4. But the highways are much faster of course.<br />
<br />
Especially in northern Sweden there are only few main roads, which means that you might have a shorter time waiting and longer lifts. Be careful to stand somewhere where there is some sign of civilization. As especially in the north the roads are no real motorways and accessible for pedestrians, you can stop all the traffic, especially if you stand on something like a bus stop. When the streets are real motorways you have to take care a little on which petrol station you end up, as there are too much of them, with sometimes only little traffic on each of them, and as most of the petrol stations are one or two kilometers away from the motorway. On the other hand, cars can go faster on motorways than on small local roads and you can expect lifts to be faster.<br />
<br />
[[User:Perilisk|Anick-Marie]] had no chance at all hitching rides on Öland in May 2005.<br />
<br />
== Cities ==<br />
* [[Göteborg]]<br />
* [[Halmstad]]<br />
* [[Luleå]]<br />
* [[Lund]]<br />
* [[Karlskrona]]<br />
* [[Malmö]]<br />
* [[Mellerud]]<br />
* [[Norrköping]]<br />
* [[Nyköping]]<br />
* [[Stockholm]]<br />
* [[Sundsvall]]<br />
* [[Trollhättan]]<br />
* [[Umeå]]<br />
<br />
== Crossing the border ==<br />
Sweden is in the [[Schengen treaty]]. This treaty is rather well respected at the Finnish and Norwegian borders but has stricter regulations at the terminals where ferries from [[Denmark]] port, or at the bridge uniting [[Copenhagen]] with [[Malmö]]. Stricter control and special attention is usually applied to those who look like "being of another race". If you are unlucky, you might be made to strip during their search. Keep in mind, though, that the personality check is not applied to everyone but only to some at random order so you have more chances to quickly cross the border than get stuck explaining to the officials that you are neither an illegal immigrant nor a smuggler.<br />
<br />
== Language & Communication ==<br />
There is no special need of practicing your Swedish since almost everyone speaks English there. Although it can still be useful to speak a couple of words of Swedish for the few people who don't speak English – some immigrants for example, who are more likely to pick up hitchhikers even so. Check out the [[Northern Europe phrasebook#Swedish|Swedish phrasebook]]. Hitchhiking means ''liftar''.<br />
<br />
Also, when asking for lifts at petrol stations, some people don't understand that you are hitchhiking and start to explain you the way as if you had an own car. <br />
<br />
When people talk about the amount of miles they are doing with their car, it's acutally Swedish Miles, which equals 10 kilometres.<br />
<br />
<br />
[[File:Nannaliftarilappland.jpg|thumb|220px|right|Öresund hitchhiker Nanna knows how to attract the locals in southern Lappland.]]<br />
[[File:2002 Lodging for the night.jpg|thumb|280px|right|Ready to sleep – a pitched tent outside the road in northern Sweden.]]<br />
<br />
== Camping ==<br />
<br />
In Sweden, the wonderful Allemansrätt has existed for many centuries only as a customary law, but since 1994 it is part of the Swedish constitution. As in other Nordic countries, the Swedish right to roam comes with an equal emphasis being placed upon the responsibility to look after the countryside; the maxim is "'''Do not disturb, do not destroy'''". <br />
<br />
The Allemansrätt gives a person the right to access, walk, cycle, ride, ski, and camp on any land - with the exception of private gardens, the immediate vicinity of a dwelling house and land under cultivation, and with restrictions for nature reserves and other protected areas. This means that you could put up a tent for free almost anywhere as long as it doesn't disturb anybody. Make sure to '''not leave any garbage''' in the nature – we should really take the responsibility for those future generations will have the same democratic right to the nature as we have, and of course have any nature at all.. <br />
Very welcome to enjoy the Swedish nature!<br />
<br />
== Useful things ==<br />
'''Internet''' you can normally get at the public or university libraries for free. Sometimes you have to ask for a guest account.<br />
<br />
There's a quite useful '''[[map]]''' ("vägkarta") which you can get at ''OKQ8'' petrol stations. It's for whole Sweden and has all ''OKQ8'' petrol stations on it, which can be quite handy when hitchhiking and looking for a good place to be dropped off. [http://publikationswebbutik.vv.se/shopping/ShowItem____4483.aspx Here's another map] that you can apparently order for free.<br />
<br />
It is quite usual to send a '''thanksaying-message''' the day after a party or after a meeting − saying something like "Thanks for yesterday". When you '''enter a flat''' or an apartment, it is a must to take off ones shoes!<br />
<br />
It is recommended to bring insect repellent if you hitch during the summer.<br />
<br />
For the best chance of getting "lift", go to the petrol stations or were people stop for food along the road.<br />
Some Swedes can be quite reserved and for this reason it helps to introduce yourself (with a smile), instead of just being a<br />
stranger on the side of the road. Just a thumbs up will work, but might take longer.<br />
After 18.00 in the afternoon hitching is difficult here. <br />
<br />
== Links ==<br />
* [http://www.skjutsgruppen.nu Skjutsgruppen.nu] - [[rideshare]] network within the social networks. Also on Twitter: twitter.com/skjutsgruppen<br />
* [http://www.samakning.se Samåkning.se] - [[rideshare]] network (for Sweden and [[Northern Europe]] in general)<br />
* [http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=5889849780] - facebookgroup for Swedish hitchhikers<br />
{{hitchbase_country|185}}<br />
{{Template:Europe/countries}}<br />
{{IsIn|Scandinavia}}<br />
<br />
[[trash:Sweden]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Northern Europe]]<br />
[[Category:Sweden| ]]<br />
[[Category:East Route from North Cape to Cape of Good Hope]]<br />
<br />
[[de:Schweden]]<br />
[[es:Suecia]]<br />
[[fi:Ruotsi]]<br />
[[fr:Suède]]<br />
[[tr:İsveç]]</div>Liftarkungenhttps://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=Sweden&diff=41396Sweden2010-04-13T12:23:38Z<p>Liftarkungen: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{infobox Country<br />
|country = of Sweden<br />
|map= <map lat='63' lng='17' zoom='4' view='0' width='270' height='350' country='Sweden'/><br />
|language = none (Swedish ''de facto'')<br />
|capital = [[Stockholm]]<br />
|pop = 9,234,209<br />
|currency = Swedish krona (SEK)<br />
|hitch = {{good}} to {{bad}}}}<br />
[[File:Hitchhike_in_lappland.jpg|thumb|left|250px|hitchhiking in northern Sweden]]<br />
[[File:KathaliftartillMalmo.jpg|thumb|left|250px| Katha uses the fastest transport alternative between Lund and Malmö ]]<br />
[[File:Gas_station_in_Sweden.jpg|thumb|left|250px|A big van driven by a group of Germans, and Israeli hitch-hiker Erga (on the left) on a petrol station on the E4 towards [[Stockholm]]]]<br />
'''Sweden''' is a member state of the [[European Union]] as well as the [[Schengen Agreement]]. Many say that hitching in Sweden sucks. But it works very well! Moreover almost everyone speaks english which will increase your chances of learning from the meetings along the way. As anywhere in Western [[Europe]], the motorways are the holy temples of car driving religion and someone standing on them is committing blasphemy. But you can hitch on the motorway ramps as well as on local roads. Better bring a good map, though, so that you won't end up in an unexpected place. If you travelling along the biggest highway, E4, you will not see that much of Swedens beautiful landscape, so if your biggest aim is to explore the country you should stay away from E4. But the highways are much faster of course.<br />
<br />
Especially in northern Sweden there are only few main roads, which means that you might have a shorter time waiting and longer lifts. Be careful to stand somewhere where there is some sign of civilization. As especially in the north the roads are no real motorways and accessible for pedestrians, you can stop all the traffic, especially if you stand on something like a bus stop. When the streets are real motorways you have to take care a little on which petrol station you end up, as there are too much of them, with sometimes only little traffic on each of them, and as most of the petrol stations are one or two kilometers away from the motorway. On the other hand, cars can go faster on motorways than on small local roads and you can expect lifts to be faster.<br />
<br />
[[User:Perilisk|Anick-Marie]] had no chance at all hitching rides on Öland in May 2005.<br />
<br />
== Cities ==<br />
* [[Göteborg]]<br />
* [[Halmstad]]<br />
* [[Luleå]]<br />
* [[Lund]]<br />
* [[Karlskrona]]<br />
* [[Malmö]]<br />
* [[Mellerud]]<br />
* [[Norrköping]]<br />
* [[Nyköping]]<br />
* [[Stockholm]]<br />
* [[Sundsvall]]<br />
* [[Trollhättan]]<br />
* [[Umeå]]<br />
<br />
== Crossing the border ==<br />
Sweden is in the [[Schengen treaty]]. This treaty is rather well respected at the Finnish and Norwegian borders but has stricter regulations at the terminals where ferries from [[Denmark]] port, or at the bridge uniting [[Copenhagen]] with [[Malmö]]. Stricter control and special attention is usually applied to those who look like "being of another race". If you are unlucky, you might be made to strip during their search. Keep in mind, though, that the personality check is not applied to everyone but only to some at random order so you have more chances to quickly cross the border than get stuck explaining to the officials that you are neither an illegal immigrant nor a smuggler.<br />
<br />
== Language & Communication ==<br />
There is no special need of practicing your Swedish since almost everyone speaks English there. Although it can still be useful to speak a couple of words of Swedish for the few people who don't speak English – some immigrants for example, who are more likely to pick up hitchhikers even so. Check out the [[Northern Europe phrasebook#Swedish|Swedish phrasebook]]. Hitchhiking means ''liftar''.<br />
<br />
Also, when asking for lifts at petrol stations, some people don't understand that you are hitchhiking and start to explain you the way as if you had an own car. <br />
<br />
When people talk about the amount of miles they are doing with their car, it's acutally Swedish Miles, which equals 10 kilometres.<br />
<br />
<br />
[[File:Nannaliftarilappland.jpg|thumb|220px|right|Öresund hitchhiker Nanna knows how to attract the locals in southern Lappland.]]<br />
[[File:2002 Lodging for the night.jpg|thumb|280px|right|Ready to sleep – a pitched tent outside the road in northern Sweden.]]<br />
<br />
== Camping ==<br />
<br />
In Sweden, the wonderful Allemansrätt has existed for many centuries only as a customary law, but since 1994 it is part of the Swedish constitution. As in other Nordic countries, the Swedish right to roam comes with an equal emphasis being placed upon the responsibility to look after the countryside; the maxim is "'''Do not disturb, do not destroy'''". <br />
<br />
The Allemansrätt gives a person the right to access, walk, cycle, ride, ski, and camp on any land - with the exception of private gardens, the immediate vicinity of a dwelling house and land under cultivation, and with restrictions for nature reserves and other protected areas. This means that you could put up a tent for free almost anywhere as long as it doesn't disturb anybody. Make sure to '''not leave any garbage''' in the nature – we should really take the responsibility for those future generations will have the same democratic right to the nature as we have, and of course have any nature at all.. <br />
Very welcome to enjoy the Swedish nature!<br />
<br />
== Useful things ==<br />
'''Internet''' you can normally get at the public or university libraries for free. Sometimes you have to ask for a guest account.<br />
<br />
There's a quite useful '''[[map]]''' ("vägkarta") which you can get at ''OKQ8'' petrol stations. It's for whole Sweden and has all ''OKQ8'' petrol stations on it, which can be quite handy when hitchhiking and looking for a good place to be dropped off. [http://publikationswebbutik.vv.se/shopping/ShowItem____4483.aspx Here's another map] that you can apparently order for free.<br />
<br />
It is quite usual to send a '''thanksaying-message''' the day after a party or after a meeting − saying something like "Thanks for yesterday". When you '''enter a flat''' or an apartment, it is a must to take off ones shoes!<br />
<br />
It is recommended to bring insect repellent if you hitch during the summer.<br />
<br />
For the best chance of getting "lift", go to the petrol stations or were people stop for food along the road.<br />
Some Swedes can be quite reserved and for this reason it helps to introduce yourself (with a smile), instead of just being a<br />
stranger on the side of the road. Just a thumbs up will work, but might take longer.<br />
After 18.00 in the afternoon hitching is difficult here. <br />
<br />
== Links ==<br />
* [http://www.skjutsgruppen.nu Skjutsgruppen.nu] - [[rideshare]] network within the social networks. Also on Twitter: twitter.com/skjutsgruppen<br />
* [http://www.samakning.se Samåkning.se] - [[rideshare]] network (for Sweden and [[Northern Europe]] in general)<br />
* [http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=5889849780] - facebookgroup for Swedish hitchhikers<br />
{{hitchbase_country|185}}<br />
{{Template:Europe/countries}}<br />
{{IsIn|Scandinavia}}<br />
<br />
[[trash:Sweden]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Northern Europe]]<br />
[[Category:Sweden| ]]<br />
[[Category:East Route from North Cape to Cape of Good Hope]]<br />
<br />
[[de:Schweden]]<br />
[[es:Suecia]]<br />
[[fi:Ruotsi]]<br />
[[fr:Suède]]<br />
[[tr:İsveç]]</div>Liftarkungenhttps://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=Sweden&diff=41395Sweden2010-04-13T12:22:42Z<p>Liftarkungen: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{infobox Country<br />
|country = of Sweden<br />
|map= <map lat='63' lng='17' zoom='4' view='0' width='270' height='350' country='Sweden'/><br />
|language = none (Swedish ''de facto'')<br />
|capital = [[Stockholm]]<br />
|pop = 9,234,209<br />
|currency = Swedish krona (SEK)<br />
|hitch = {{good}} to {{bad}}}}<br />
[[File:Hitchhike_in_lappland.jpg|thumb|left|250px|hitchhiking in northern Sweden]]<br />
[[File:KathaliftartillMalmo.jpg|thumb|left|250px| Katha uses the fastest alternative to travel between Lund and Malmö ]]<br />
[[File:Gas_station_in_Sweden.jpg|thumb|left|250px|A big van driven by a group of Germans, and Israeli hitch-hiker Erga (on the left) on a petrol station on the E4 towards [[Stockholm]]]]<br />
'''Sweden''' is a member state of the [[European Union]] as well as the [[Schengen Agreement]]. Many say that hitching in Sweden sucks. But it works very well! Moreover almost everyone speaks english which will increase your chances of learning from the meetings along the way. As anywhere in Western [[Europe]], the motorways are the holy temples of car driving religion and someone standing on them is committing blasphemy. But you can hitch on the motorway ramps as well as on local roads. Better bring a good map, though, so that you won't end up in an unexpected place. If you travelling along the biggest highway, E4, you will not see that much of Swedens beautiful landscape, so if your biggest aim is to explore the country you should stay away from E4. But the highways are much faster of course.<br />
<br />
Especially in northern Sweden there are only few main roads, which means that you might have a shorter time waiting and longer lifts. Be careful to stand somewhere where there is some sign of civilization. As especially in the north the roads are no real motorways and accessible for pedestrians, you can stop all the traffic, especially if you stand on something like a bus stop. When the streets are real motorways you have to take care a little on which petrol station you end up, as there are too much of them, with sometimes only little traffic on each of them, and as most of the petrol stations are one or two kilometers away from the motorway. On the other hand, cars can go faster on motorways than on small local roads and you can expect lifts to be faster.<br />
<br />
[[User:Perilisk|Anick-Marie]] had no chance at all hitching rides on Öland in May 2005.<br />
<br />
== Cities ==<br />
* [[Göteborg]]<br />
* [[Halmstad]]<br />
* [[Luleå]]<br />
* [[Lund]]<br />
* [[Karlskrona]]<br />
* [[Malmö]]<br />
* [[Mellerud]]<br />
* [[Norrköping]]<br />
* [[Nyköping]]<br />
* [[Stockholm]]<br />
* [[Sundsvall]]<br />
* [[Trollhättan]]<br />
* [[Umeå]]<br />
<br />
== Crossing the border ==<br />
Sweden is in the [[Schengen treaty]]. This treaty is rather well respected at the Finnish and Norwegian borders but has stricter regulations at the terminals where ferries from [[Denmark]] port, or at the bridge uniting [[Copenhagen]] with [[Malmö]]. Stricter control and special attention is usually applied to those who look like "being of another race". If you are unlucky, you might be made to strip during their search. Keep in mind, though, that the personality check is not applied to everyone but only to some at random order so you have more chances to quickly cross the border than get stuck explaining to the officials that you are neither an illegal immigrant nor a smuggler.<br />
<br />
== Language & Communication ==<br />
There is no special need of practicing your Swedish since almost everyone speaks English there. Although it can still be useful to speak a couple of words of Swedish for the few people who don't speak English – some immigrants for example, who are more likely to pick up hitchhikers even so. Check out the [[Northern Europe phrasebook#Swedish|Swedish phrasebook]]. Hitchhiking means ''liftar''.<br />
<br />
Also, when asking for lifts at petrol stations, some people don't understand that you are hitchhiking and start to explain you the way as if you had an own car. <br />
<br />
When people talk about the amount of miles they are doing with their car, it's acutally Swedish Miles, which equals 10 kilometres.<br />
<br />
<br />
[[File:Nannaliftarilappland.jpg|thumb|220px|right|Öresund hitchhiker Nanna knows how to attract the locals in southern Lappland.]]<br />
[[File:2002 Lodging for the night.jpg|thumb|280px|right|Ready to sleep – a pitched tent outside the road in northern Sweden.]]<br />
<br />
== Camping ==<br />
<br />
In Sweden, the wonderful Allemansrätt has existed for many centuries only as a customary law, but since 1994 it is part of the Swedish constitution. As in other Nordic countries, the Swedish right to roam comes with an equal emphasis being placed upon the responsibility to look after the countryside; the maxim is "'''Do not disturb, do not destroy'''". <br />
<br />
The Allemansrätt gives a person the right to access, walk, cycle, ride, ski, and camp on any land - with the exception of private gardens, the immediate vicinity of a dwelling house and land under cultivation, and with restrictions for nature reserves and other protected areas. This means that you could put up a tent for free almost anywhere as long as it doesn't disturb anybody. Make sure to '''not leave any garbage''' in the nature – we should really take the responsibility for those future generations will have the same democratic right to the nature as we have, and of course have any nature at all.. <br />
Very welcome to enjoy the Swedish nature!<br />
<br />
== Useful things ==<br />
'''Internet''' you can normally get at the public or university libraries for free. Sometimes you have to ask for a guest account.<br />
<br />
There's a quite useful '''[[map]]''' ("vägkarta") which you can get at ''OKQ8'' petrol stations. It's for whole Sweden and has all ''OKQ8'' petrol stations on it, which can be quite handy when hitchhiking and looking for a good place to be dropped off. [http://publikationswebbutik.vv.se/shopping/ShowItem____4483.aspx Here's another map] that you can apparently order for free.<br />
<br />
It is quite usual to send a '''thanksaying-message''' the day after a party or after a meeting − saying something like "Thanks for yesterday". When you '''enter a flat''' or an apartment, it is a must to take off ones shoes!<br />
<br />
It is recommended to bring insect repellent if you hitch during the summer.<br />
<br />
For the best chance of getting "lift", go to the petrol stations or were people stop for food along the road.<br />
Some Swedes can be quite reserved and for this reason it helps to introduce yourself (with a smile), instead of just being a<br />
stranger on the side of the road. Just a thumbs up will work, but might take longer.<br />
After 18.00 in the afternoon hitching is difficult here. <br />
<br />
== Links ==<br />
* [http://www.skjutsgruppen.nu Skjutsgruppen.nu] - [[rideshare]] network within the social networks. Also on Twitter: twitter.com/skjutsgruppen<br />
* [http://www.samakning.se Samåkning.se] - [[rideshare]] network (for Sweden and [[Northern Europe]] in general)<br />
* [http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=5889849780] - facebookgroup for Swedish hitchhikers<br />
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{{Template:Europe/countries}}<br />
{{IsIn|Scandinavia}}<br />
<br />
[[trash:Sweden]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Northern Europe]]<br />
[[Category:Sweden| ]]<br />
[[Category:East Route from North Cape to Cape of Good Hope]]<br />
<br />
[[de:Schweden]]<br />
[[es:Suecia]]<br />
[[fi:Ruotsi]]<br />
[[fr:Suède]]<br />
[[tr:İsveç]]</div>Liftarkungenhttps://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=File:KathaliftartillMalmo.jpg&diff=41394File:KathaliftartillMalmo.jpg2010-04-13T12:17:14Z<p>Liftarkungen: </p>
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<div>{{cc-by-sa}}<br />
Photo: Calle Cunelius</div>Liftarkungenhttps://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=Sweden&diff=41229Sweden2010-04-11T12:03:56Z<p>Liftarkungen: </p>
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<div>{{infobox Country<br />
|country = of Sweden<br />
|map= <map lat='63' lng='17' zoom='4' view='0' width='270' height='350' country='Sweden'/><br />
|language = none (Swedish ''de facto'')<br />
|capital = [[Stockholm]]<br />
|pop = 9,234,209<br />
|currency = Swedish krona (SEK)<br />
|hitch = {{good}} to {{bad}}}}<br />
[[File:Hitchhike_in_lappland.jpg |thumb|left|250px|hitchhiking in northern Sweden]]<br />
[[File:Gas_station_in_Sweden.jpg|thumb|left|250px|A big van driven by a group of Germans, and Israeli hitch-hiker Erga (on the left) on a petrol station on the E4 towards [[Stockholm]]]]<br />
'''Sweden''' is a member state of the [[European Union]] as well as the [[Schengen Agreement]]. Many say that hitching in Sweden sucks. But it works very well! Moreover almost everyone speaks english which will increase your chances of learning from the meetings along the way. As anywhere in Western [[Europe]], the motorways are the holy temples of car driving religion and someone standing on them is committing blasphemy. But you can hitch on the motorway ramps as well as on local roads. Better bring a good map, though, so that you won't end up in an unexpected place. If you travelling along the biggest highway, E4, you will not see that much of Swedens beautiful landscape, so if your biggest aim is to explore the country you should stay away from E4. But the highways are much faster of course.<br />
<br />
Especially in northern Sweden there are only few main roads, which means that you might have a shorter time waiting and longer lifts. Be careful to stand somewhere where there is some sign of civilization. As especially in the north the roads are no real motorways and accessible for pedestrians, you can stop all the traffic, especially if you stand on something like a bus stop. When the streets are real motorways you have to take care a little on which petrol station you end up, as there are too much of them, with sometimes only little traffic on each of them, and as most of the petrol stations are one or two kilometers away from the motorway. On the other hand, cars can go faster on motorways than on small local roads and you can expect lifts to be faster.<br />
<br />
[[User:Perilisk|Anick-Marie]] had no chance at all hitching rides on Öland in May 2005.<br />
<br />
== Cities ==<br />
* [[Göteborg]]<br />
* [[Halmstad]]<br />
* [[Luleå]]<br />
* [[Lund]]<br />
* [[Karlskrona]]<br />
* [[Malmö]]<br />
* [[Mellerud]]<br />
* [[Norrköping]]<br />
* [[Nyköping]]<br />
* [[Stockholm]]<br />
* [[Sundsvall]]<br />
* [[Trollhättan]]<br />
* [[Umeå]]<br />
<br />
== Crossing the border ==<br />
Sweden is in the [[Schengen treaty]]. This treaty is rather well respected at the Finnish and Norwegian borders but has stricter regulations at the terminals where ferries from [[Denmark]] port, or at the bridge uniting [[Copenhagen]] with [[Malmö]]. Stricter control and special attention is usually applied to those who look like "being of another race". If you are unlucky, you might be made to strip during their search. Keep in mind, though, that the personality check is not applied to everyone but only to some at random order so you have more chances to quickly cross the border than get stuck explaining to the officials that you are neither an illegal immigrant nor a smuggler.<br />
<br />
== Language & Communication ==<br />
There is no special need of practicing your Swedish since almost everyone speaks English there. Although it can still be useful to speak a couple of words of Swedish for the few people who don't speak English – some immigrants for example, who are more likely to pick up hitchhikers even so. Check out the [[Northern Europe phrasebook#Swedish|Swedish phrasebook]]. Hitchhiking means ''liftar''.<br />
<br />
Also, when asking for lifts at petrol stations, some people don't understand that you are hitchhiking and start to explain you the way as if you had an own car. <br />
<br />
When people talk about the amount of miles they are doing with their car, it's acutally Swedish Miles, which equals 10 kilometres.<br />
<br />
<br />
[[File:Nannaliftarilappland.jpg|thumb|220px|right|Öresund hitchhiker Nanna knows how to attract the locals in southern Lappland.]]<br />
[[File:2002 Lodging for the night.jpg|thumb|280px|right|Ready to sleep – a pitched tent outside the road in northern Sweden.]]<br />
<br />
== Camping ==<br />
<br />
In Sweden, the wonderful Allemansrätt has existed for many centuries only as a customary law, but since 1994 it is part of the Swedish constitution. As in other Nordic countries, the Swedish right to roam comes with an equal emphasis being placed upon the responsibility to look after the countryside; the maxim is "'''Do not disturb, do not destroy'''". <br />
<br />
The Allemansrätt gives a person the right to access, walk, cycle, ride, ski, and camp on any land - with the exception of private gardens, the immediate vicinity of a dwelling house and land under cultivation, and with restrictions for nature reserves and other protected areas. This means that you could put up a tent for free almost anywhere as long as it doesn't disturb anybody. Make sure to '''not leave any garbage''' in the nature – we should really take the responsibility for those future generations will have the same democratic right to the nature as we have, and of course have any nature at all.. <br />
Very welcome to enjoy the Swedish nature!<br />
<br />
== Useful things ==<br />
'''Internet''' you can normally get at the public or university libraries for free. Sometimes you have to ask for a guest account.<br />
<br />
There's a quite useful '''[[map]]''' ("vägkarta") which you can get at ''OKQ8'' petrol stations. It's for whole Sweden and has all ''OKQ8'' petrol stations on it, which can be quite handy when hitchhiking and looking for a good place to be dropped off. [http://publikationswebbutik.vv.se/shopping/ShowItem____4483.aspx Here's another map] that you can apparently order for free.<br />
<br />
It is quite usual to send a '''thanksaying-message''' the day after a party or after a meeting − saying something like "Thanks for yesterday". When you '''enter a flat''' or an apartment, it is a must to take off ones shoes!<br />
<br />
It is recommended to bring insect repellent if you hitch during the summer.<br />
<br />
For the best chance of getting "lift", go to the petrol stations or were people stop for food along the road.<br />
Some Swedes can be quite reserved and for this reason it helps to introduce yourself (with a smile), instead of just being a<br />
stranger on the side of the road. Just a thumbs up will work, but might take longer.<br />
After 18.00 in the afternoon hitching is difficult here. <br />
<br />
== Links ==<br />
* [http://www.skjutsgruppen.nu Skjutsgruppen.nu] - [[rideshare]] network within the social networks. Also on Twitter: twitter.com/skjutsgruppen<br />
* [http://www.samakning.se Samåkning.se] - [[rideshare]] network (for Sweden and [[Northern Europe]] in general)<br />
* [http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=5889849780] - facebookgroup for Swedish hitchhikers<br />
{{hitchbase_country|185}}<br />
{{Template:Europe/countries}}<br />
{{IsIn|Scandinavia}}<br />
<br />
[[trash:Sweden]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Northern Europe]]<br />
[[Category:Sweden| ]]<br />
[[Category:East Route from North Cape to Cape of Good Hope]]<br />
<br />
[[de:Schweden]]<br />
[[es:Suecia]]<br />
[[fi:Ruotsi]]<br />
[[fr:Suède]]<br />
[[tr:İsveç]]</div>Liftarkungenhttps://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=File:Nannaliftarilappland.jpg&diff=41228File:Nannaliftarilappland.jpg2010-04-11T11:56:37Z<p>Liftarkungen: </p>
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<div>{{cc-by-sa}} Photo by Malte Roed Lundén</div>Liftarkungenhttps://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=Sweden&diff=39661Sweden2010-02-10T16:20:31Z<p>Liftarkungen: </p>
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<div>{{infobox Country<br />
|country = of Sweden<br />
|map= <map lat='63' lng='17' zoom='4' view='0' width='270' height='350' country='Sweden'/><br />
|language = none (Swedish ''de facto'')<br />
|capital = [[Stockholm]]<br />
|pop = 9,234,209<br />
|currency = Swedish krona (SEK)<br />
|hitch = {{good}} to {{bad}}}}<br />
[[File:Hitchhike_in_lappland.jpg |thumb|left|250px|hitchhiking in northern Sweden]]<br />
[[File:Gas_station_in_Sweden.jpg|thumb|left|250px|A big van driven by a group of Germans, and Israeli hitch-hiker Erga (on the left) on a petrol station on the E4 towards [[Stockholm]]]]<br />
'''Sweden''' is a member state of the [[European Union]] as well as the [[Schengen Agreement]]. Many say that hitching in Sweden sucks. But it works very well! Moreover almost everyone speaks english which will increase your chances of learning from the meetings along the way. As anywhere in Western [[Europe]], the motorways are the holy temples of car driving religion and someone standing on them is committing blasphemy. But you can hitch on the motorway ramps as well as on local roads. Better bring a good map, though, so that you won't end up in an unexpected place. If you travelling along the biggest highway, E4, you will not see that much of Swedens beautiful landscape, so if your biggest aim is to explore the country you should stay away from E4. But the highways are much faster of course.<br />
<br />
Especially in northern Sweden there are only few main roads, which means that you might have a shorter time waiting and longer lifts. Be careful to stand somewhere where there is some sign of civilization. As especially in the north the roads are no real motorways and accessible for pedestrians, you can stop all the traffic, especially if you stand on something like a bus stop. When the streets are real motorways you have to take care a little on which petrol station you end up, as there are too much of them, with sometimes only little traffic on each of them, and as most of the petrol stations are one or two kilometers away from the motorway. On the other hand, cars can go faster on motorways than on small local roads and you can expect lifts to be faster.<br />
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== Cities ==<br />
* [[Göteborg]]<br />
* [[Halmstad]]<br />
* [[Lund]]<br />
* [[Karlskrona]]<br />
* [[Malmö]]<br />
* [[Mellerud]]<br />
* [[Norrköping]]<br />
* [[Nyköping]]<br />
* [[Stockholm]]<br />
* [[Sundsvall]]<br />
* [[Trollhättan]]<br />
<br />
== Crossing the border ==<br />
Sweden is in the [[Schengen treaty]]. This treaty is rather well respected at the Finnish and Norwegian borders but has stricter regulations at the terminals where ferries from [[Denmark]] port, or at the bridge uniting [[Copenhagen]] with [[Malmö]]. Stricter control and special attention is usually applied to those who look like "being of another race". If you are unlucky, you might be made to strip during their search. Keep in mind, though, that the personality check is not applied to everyone but only to some at random order so you have more chances to quickly cross the border than get stuck explaining to the officials that you are neither an illegal immigrant nor a smuggler.<br />
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== Language & Communication ==<br />
There is no special need of practicing your Swedish since almost everyone speaks English there. Although it can still be useful to speak a couple of words of Swedish for the few people who don't speak English – some immigrants for example, who are more likely to pick up hitchhikers even so. Check out the [[Northern Europe phrasebook#Swedish|Swedish phrasebook]]. Hitchhiking means ''liftar''.<br />
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Also, when asking for lifts at petrol stations, some people don't understand that you are hitchhiking and start to explain you the way as if you had an own car. <br />
<br />
[[File:2002 Lodging for the night.jpg|thumb|280px|right|Ready to sleep – a pitched tent outside the road in northern Sweden.]]<br />
[[File:Gas station north from Gavle in Sweden.JPG|thumb|220px|right|Petrol station by the lake, north from [[Gävle]].]]<br />
== Camping ==<br />
<br />
In Sweden, the wonderful Allemansrätt has existed for many centuries only as a customary law, but since 1994 it is part of the Swedish constitution. As in other Nordic countries, the Swedish right to roam comes with an equal emphasis being placed upon the responsibility to look after the countryside; the maxim is "'''Do not disturb, do not destroy'''". <br />
<br />
The Allemansrätt gives a person the right to access, walk, cycle, ride, ski, and camp on any land - with the exception of private gardens, the immediate vicinity of a dwelling house and land under cultivation, and with restrictions for nature reserves and other protected areas. This means that you could put up a tent for free almost anywhere as long as it doesn't disturb anybody. Make sure to '''not leave any garbage''' in the nature – we should really take the responsibility for those future generations will have the same democratic right to the nature as we have, and of course have any nature at all.. <br />
Very welcome to enjoy the Swedish nature!<br />
<br />
== Useful things ==<br />
'''Internet''' you can normally get at the public or university libraries for free. Sometimes you have to ask for a guest account.<br />
<br />
There's a quite useful '''[[map]]''' ("vägkarta") which you can get at ''OKQ8'' petrol stations. It's for whole Sweden and has all ''OKQ8'' petrol stations on it, which can be quite handy when hitchhiking and looking for a good place to be dropped off.<br />
<br />
You might come across the "Swedish mile" (also '''Scandinavian mile'''). This unit of length is used in informal speech an measures 10 km. So 8 ''mil'' would be 80 km.<br />
<br />
It is quite usual to send a '''thanksaying-message''' the day after a party or after a meeting − saying something like "Thanks for yesterday". When you '''enter a flat''' or an apartment, it is a must to take off ones shoes!<br />
<br />
== Links ==<br />
* [http://www.skjutsgruppen.nu Skjutsgruppen.nu] - [[rideshare]] network within the social networks. Also on Twitter: twitter.com/skjutsgruppen<br />
* [http://www.samakning.se Samåkning.se] - [[rideshare]] network (for Sweden and [[Northern Europe]] in general)<br />
* [http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=5889849780] - facebookgroup for Swedish hitchhikers<br />
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<div>'''Malmö''' is a city in the South West of [[Sweden]]. It is very close to [[Copenhagen]].<br />
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There are a couple of hostels and the public transport is quite good in the centre.<br />
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== Hitching out ==<br />
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=== North(west) towards [[Göteborg]] [[Lund]] (E6) and [[Stockholm]] (E4) (E22) East ===<br />
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==== Behind Midhems "McDonalds", Malmö ====<br />
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This is a really good spot to get North. Make a sign (McDonald's or Statoil can provide you with needed material). There are traffic lights just before the motorway-sign at the [[on-ramp]] with lots space for cars to stop. Take rides past Helsingborg only - then you will get past the motorway knot E4/E6; you can also accept a ride to the [[rest area]] at ''Glumslöv'' (which comes before Helsingborg). If you go with the second alternative you should write "Helsingborg" on the sign. You can also ask people outside the service station, some have found that easier. Others prefer hitchhiking with a signs since it will increase your chances of meeting a interesting driver.<br />
If you want to go on the E22 you should ask for a lift to Kristianstad.<br />
If you´re going to Lund (or Landskrona) you should write the cityname on the sign right away.<br />
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==== Glumslöv-reas area, E6 and E20 ====<br />
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It is situated 40 km north of Malmö and is good both for heading north or south. If trying to go south to Denmark this might be the place to change car before you end up inside the big cities of Malmö or Lund. Its possible to reach Glumslöv by train from many cities along the southwest coast.<br />
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=== West towards [[Copenhagen]] and [[Denmark]] and South towards [[Skanör/Falsterbo]] ===<br />
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Walk on Nobelvägen in the direction of Dalaplan and Mobilia shopping center. When you reach Dalaplan, Nobelvägen changes name to Trelleborgsvägen, but continue until next big cross where Trelleborgsvägen meets Stadiongatan. Almost everything exept alcohol is cheaper in Sweden compared to Denmark, so it could be a good idea to eat before you start your journey to Denmark. Malmö is famous for its cheap and tasty falafels and there is a few restaurants along Nobelvägen. <br />
On the opposite side of the crossroad Trelleborgsvägen turns into a real highway and many danish cars passing here. [[user:Liftarkungen]] prefers to stand on the right side of the highway, right after the stoplights, but there is other alternatives close by. Using a sign is necessery since the highway splits in many directions. <br />
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<div>'''Malmö''' is a city in the South West of [[Sweden]]. It is very close to [[Copenhagen]].<br />
<br />
There are a couple of hostels and the public transport is quite good in the centre.<br />
<br />
== Hitching out ==<br />
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=== North(west) towards [[Göteborg]] [[Lund]] (E6) and [[Stockholm]] (E4) (E22) East ===<br />
<map lat='55.623343816073884' lng='12.915802001953125' zoom='10' view='0' float='right' /><br />
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==== Behind Midhems "McDonalds", Malmö ====<br />
<br />
This is a really good spot to get North. Make a sign (McDonald's or Statoil can provide you with needed material). There are traffic lights just before the motorway-sign at the [[on-ramp]] with lots space for cars to stop. Take rides past Helsingborg only - then you will get past the motorway knot E4/E6; you can also accept a ride to the [[rest area]] at ''Glumslöv'' (which comes before Helsingborg). If you go with the second alternative you should write "Helsingborg" on the sign. You can also ask people outside the service station, some have found that easier. Others prefer hitchhiking with a signs since it will increase your chances of meeting a interesting driver.<br />
If you want to go on the E22 you should ask for a lift to Kristianstad.<br />
If you´re going to Lund (or Landskrona) you should write the cityname on the sign right away.<br />
<br />
==== Glumslöv-reas area, E6 and E20 ====<br />
<br />
It is situated 40 km north of Malmö and is good both for heading north or south. If trying to go south to Denmark this might be the place to change car before you end up inside the big cities of Malmö or Lund. Its possible to reach Glumslöv by train from many cities along the southwest coast.<br />
<br />
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=== West towards [[Copenhagen]] and [[Denmark]] ===<br />
<br />
Walk on Nobelvägen in the direction of Dalaplan and Mobilia shopping center. When you reach Dalaplan, Nobelvägen changes name to Trelleborgsvägen, but continue until next big cross where Trelleborgsvägen meets Stadiongatan. Almost everything exept alcohol is cheaper in Sweden compared to Denmark, so it could be a good idea to eat before you start your journey to Denmark. Malmö is famous for its cheap and tasty falafels and there is a few restaurants along Nobelvägen. <br />
On the opposite side of the crossroad Trelleborgsvägen turns into a real highway and many danish cars passing here. [[Liftarkungen]] prefers to stand on the right side in the beginning of the highway, but there is other alternatives close by. Using a sign is necessery since the highway splits in many directions. <br />
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[[fi:Malmö]]</div>Liftarkungenhttps://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=Malm%C3%B6&diff=38433Malmö2009-11-12T20:10:48Z<p>Liftarkungen: </p>
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<div>'''Malmö''' is a city in the South West of [[Sweden]]. It is very close to [[Copenhagen]].<br />
<br />
There are a couple of hostels and the public transport is quite good in the centre.<br />
<br />
== Hitching out ==<br />
<br />
=== North(west) towards [[Göteborg]] [[Lund]] (E6) and [[Stockholm]] (E4) (E22) East ===<br />
<map lat='55.623343816073884' lng='12.915802001953125' zoom='10' view='0' float='right' /><br />
<br />
==== Behind Midhems "McDonalds", Malmö ====<br />
<br />
This is a really good spot to get North. Make a sign (McDonald's or Statoil can provide you with needed material). There are traffic lights just before the motorway-sign at the [[on-ramp]] with lots space for cars to stop. Take rides past Helsingborg only - then you will get past the motorway knot E4/E6; you can also accept a ride to the [[rest area]] at ''Glumslöv'' (which comes before Helsingborg). If you go with the second alternative you should write "Helsingborg" on the sign. You can also ask people outside the service station, some have found that easier. Others prefer hitchhiking with a signs since it will increase your chances of meeting a interesting driver.<br />
If you want to go on the E22 you should ask for a lift to Kristianstad.<br />
If you´re going to Lund (or Landskrona) you should write the cityname on the sign right away.<br />
<br />
==== Glumslöv-reas area, E6 and E20 ====<br />
<br />
It is situated 40 km north of Malmö and is good both for heading north or south. If trying to go south to Denmark this might be the place to change car before you end up inside the big cities of Malmö or Lund. Its possible to reach Glumslöv by train from many cities along the southwest coast.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== West towards [[Copenhagen]] and [[Denmark]] ===<br />
<br />
Walk on Nobelvägen in the direction of Dalaplan and Mobilia shopping center. When you reach Dalaplan, Nobelvägen changes name to Trelleborgsvägen, but continue until next big cross where Trelleborgsvägen meets Stadiongatan. Almost everything exept alcohol is cheaper in Sweden compared to Denmark, so it could be a good idea to eat before you start your journey to Denmark. Malmö is famous for its cheap and tasty falafels and there is a few restaurants along Nobelvägen. <br />
On the opposite side of the crossroad Trelleborgsvägen turns into a real highway and many danish cars passing here. [[User:Liftarkungen]] prefer to stand on the right side in the beginning of the highway, but there is other alternatives close by. Using a sign is necessery since the highway splits in many directions. <br />
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[[fi:Malmö]]</div>Liftarkungenhttps://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=Malm%C3%B6&diff=38430Malmö2009-11-12T19:34:07Z<p>Liftarkungen: </p>
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<div>'''Malmö''' is a city in the South West of [[Sweden]]. It is very close to [[Copenhagen]].<br />
<br />
There are a couple of hostels and the public transport is quite good in the centre.<br />
<br />
== Hitching out ==<br />
<br />
=== North(west) towards [[Göteborg]] [[Lund]] (E6) and [[Stockholm]] (E4) (E22) East ===<br />
<map lat='55.623343816073884' lng='12.915802001953125' zoom='10' view='0' float='right' /><br />
<br />
==== Behind Midhems "McDonalds", Malmö ====<br />
<br />
This is a really good spot to get North. Make a sign (McDonald's or Statoil can provide you with needed material). There are traffic lights just before the motorway-sign at the [[on-ramp]] with lots space for cars to stop. Take rides past Helsingborg only - then you will get past the motorway knot E4/E6; you can also accept a ride to the [[rest area]] at ''Glumslöv'' (which comes before Helsingborg). If you go with the second alternative you should write "Helsingborg" on the sign. You can also ask people outside the service station, some have found that easier. Others prefer hitchhiking with a signs since it will increase your chances of meeting a interesting driver.<br />
If you want to go on the E22 you should ask for a lift to Kristianstad.<br />
If you´re going to Lund (or Landskrona) you should write the cityname on the sign right away.<br />
<br />
==== Glumslöv-reas area, E6 and E20 ====<br />
<br />
It is situated 40 km north of Malmö and is good both for heading north or south. If trying to go south to Denmark this might be the place to change car before you end up inside the big cities of Malmö or Lund. Its possible to reach Glumslöv by train from many cities along the southwest coast.<br />
<br />
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=== West towards [[Copenhagen]] and [[Denmark]] ===<br />
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'''Sweden''' is a member state of the [[European Union]] as well as the [[Schengen Agreement]]. Many say that hitching in Sweden sucks. But it works very well! Moreover almost everyone speaks english which will increase your chances of learning from the meetings along the way. As anywhere in Western [[Europe]], the motorways are the holy temples of car driving religion and someone standing on them is committing blasphemy. But you can hitch on the motorway ramps as well as on local roads. Better bring a good map, though, so that you won't end up in an unexpected place. If you travelling along the biggest highway, E4, you will not see that much of Swedens beautiful landscape, so if your biggest aim is to explore the country you should stay away from E4. But the highways are much faster of course.<br />
<br />
Especially in northern Sweden there are only few main roads, which means that you might have a shorter time waiting and longer lifts. Be careful to stand somewhere where there is some sign of civilization. As especially in the north the roads are no real motorways and accessible for pedestrians, you can stop all the traffic, especially if you stand on something like a bus stop. When the streets are real motorways you have to take care a little on which petrol station you end up, as there are too much of them, with sometimes only little traffic on each of them, and as most of the petrol stations are one or two kilometers away from the motorway. On the other hand, cars can go faster on motorways than on small local roads and you can expect lifts to be faster.<br />
<br />
== Cities ==<br />
* [[Göteborg]]<br />
* [[Halmstad]]<br />
* [[Lund]]<br />
* [[Karlskrona]]<br />
* [[Malmö]]<br />
* [[Mellerud]]<br />
* [[Norrköping]]<br />
* [[Nyköping]]<br />
* [[Stockholm]]<br />
* [[Sundsvall]]<br />
* [[Trollhättan]]<br />
<br />
== Crossing the border ==<br />
Sweden is in the [[Schengen treaty]]. This treaty is rather well respected at the Finnish and Norwegian borders but has stricter regulations at the terminals where ferries from [[Denmark]] port, or at the bridge uniting [[Copenhagen]] with [[Malmö]]. Stricter control and special attention is usually applied to those who look like "being of another race". If you are unlucky, you might be made to strip during their search. The reasons of such strict control derive from the Sweden's specific economic situation (incl. high taxes on alcohol, tobacco, etc.) which attracts a number of smugglers, and a high-standard social security system which is a target of illegal immigrants. Keep in mind, though, that the personality check is not applied to everyone but only to some at random order so you have more chances to quickly cross the border than get stuck explaining to the officials that you are neither an illegal immigrant nor a smuggler.<br />
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== Language & Communication ==<br />
There is no special need of practicing your Swedish since almost everyone speaks English there. Although it can still be useful to speak a couple of words of Swedish for the few people who don't speak English – some immigrants for example, who are more likely to pick up hitchhikers even so. Check out the [[Northern Europe phrasebook#Swedish|Swedish phrasebook]]. Hitchhiking means ''liftar''.<br />
<br />
Also, when asking for lifts at petrol stations, some people don't understand that you are hitchhiking and start to explain you the way as if you had an own car. <br />
<br />
[[File:2002 Lodging for the night.jpg|thumb|280px|right|Ready to sleep – a pitched tent outside the road in northern Sweden.]]<br />
[[File:Gas station north from Gavle in Sweden.JPG|thumb|220px|right|Petrol station by the lake, north from [[Gävle]].]]<br />
== Camping ==<br />
<br />
In Sweden, the wonderful Allemansrätt has existed for many centuries only as a customary law, but since 1994 it is part of the Swedish constitution. As in other Nordic countries, the Swedish right to roam comes with an equal emphasis being placed upon the responsibility to look after the countryside; the maxim is "'''Do not disturb, do not destroy'''". <br />
<br />
The Allemansrätt gives a person the right to access, walk, cycle, ride, ski, and camp on any land - with the exception of private gardens, the immediate vicinity of a dwelling house and land under cultivation, and with restrictions for nature reserves and other protected areas. This means that you could put up a tent for free almost anywhere as long as it doesn't disturb anybody. Make sure to '''not leave any garbage''' in the nature – we should really take the responsibility for those future generations will have the same democratic right to the nature as we have, and of course have any nature at all.. <br />
Very welcome to enjoy the Swedish nature!<br />
<br />
== Useful things ==<br />
'''Internet''' you can normally get at the public or university libraries for free. Sometimes you have to ask for a guest account.<br />
<br />
There's a quite useful '''[[map]]''' ("vägkarta") which you can get at ''OKQ8'' petrol stations. It's for whole Sweden and has all ''OKQ8'' petrol stations on it, which can be quite handy when hitchhiking and looking for a good place to be dropped off.<br />
<br />
You might come across the "Swedish mile" (also '''Scandinavian mile'''). This unit of length is used in informal speech an measures 10 km. So 8 ''mil'' would be 80 km.<br />
<br />
It is quite usual to send a '''thanksaying-message''' the day after a party or after a meeting − saying something like "Thanks for yesterday". When you '''enter a flat''' or an apartment, it is a must to take off ones shoes!<br />
<br />
== Links ==<br />
* [http://www.skjutsgruppen.nu Skjutsgruppen.nu] - [[rideshare]] network within the social networks. Also on Twitter: twitter.com/skjutsgruppen<br />
* [http://www.samakning.se Samåkning.se] - [[rideshare]] network (for Sweden and [[Northern Europe]] in general)<br />
* [http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=5889849780] - facebookgroup for Swedish hitchhikers<br />
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'''Lund''' is a city in [[Sweden]].<br />
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== Hitching out ==<br />
=== South to [[Malmö]] ===<br />
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It's extremely easy to get a ride to Malmö from Lund. If you walk or bike south on Södra Storgatan (from Stortorget), you will find a very good hitchhiking spot. Continue south (straight forward) when the street name changes to Malmövägen until the first curve of the street at St Larsparken (that's about 15 minute walking from Stortorget). After that right curve (turn) you will see a bus stop after 150 meters(you could reach this place by taking bus 130 or 131 from the city center). The cars have to drive very slowly there and they will see you in good time advance if you stand close to that bus stop (where the cars can stop). Some have used that spot more than 30 times while never having to wait more than 10 minutes!<br />
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=== North to [[Stockholm]] or [[Göteborg]] ===<br />
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Hitchhike to Malmö and Värnhem (Midhem) where it's easy to find a ride to the north. Write Helsingborg on the sign, but make sure you get off att the gas station/truckstop in Glumslöv. It's also possible to take the train to Glumslöv right away. At the restarea there are many cars and trucks that pass and it's common to get a ride all the way to Göteborg or Stockholm right there..<br />
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Its also possible to hitchhike from Nova Lund, but there is a big risk that you will get stuck somewhere since there isnt any good hitchhikingspots close to where that road is connecting to E4.<br />
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[[File:Erga and Josephine hitching out of Sundsvall.JPG|thumb|250px|right|Erga and Josephine hitching North, picked up by Tomas, who drove out of his way to drop Josephine and who took [[User:guaka|guaka]]<small><sup>[http://guaka.org site], [[User talk:guaka|wikitalk]]</sup></small> and Erga all the way to [[Alta]] in the North of Norway]]<br />
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Sundsvall is a town of 50 000 inhabitants located in the middle of [[Sweden]].<br />
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===North===<br />
You can find rides to the north of Sweden, [[Finland]] and [[Norway]]. Get to the point of the E4 North by the harbour north of the river after the traffic lights. Just be a little bit patient about taking rides.<br />
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===South===<br />
For going south on the E4 you can stand next to the road behind the central station. Cars can stop on the [[hard shoulder]].<br />
A far better place is in Njurunda ("Njurundabommen") but it is located 17 km outside the city center. In Njurunda there is a gasstation just after a speedcamera which ensures that the cars drive slowly and there is plenty of space for them to stop.<br />
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|language = none (Swedish ''de facto'')<br />
|capital = [[Stockholm]]<br />
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|currency = Swedish krona (SEK)<br />
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[[File:Gas_station_in_Sweden.jpg|thumb|left|250px|A big van driven by a group of Germans, and Israeli hitch-hiker Erga (on the left) on a petrol station on the E4 towards [[Stockholm]]]]<br />
'''Sweden''' is a member state of the [[European Union]] as well as the [[Schengen Agreement]]. Many say that hitching in Sweden sucks. But it works very well! As anywhere in Western [[Europe]], the motorways are the holy temples of car driving religion and someone standing on them is committing blasphemy. But you can hitch on the motorway ramps as well as on local roads. Better bring a good map, though, so that you won't end up in an unexpected place.<br />
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Especially in northern Sweden there are only few main roads, which means that you might have a shorter time waiting and longer lifts. Be careful to stand somewhere where there is some sign of civilization. As especially in the north the roads are no real motorways and accessible for pedestrians, you can stop all the traffic, especially if you stand on something like a bus stop. When the streets are real motorways you have to take care a little on which petrol station you end up, as there are too much of them, with sometimes only little traffic on each of them, and as most of the petrol stations are one or two kilometers away from the motorway. On the other hand, cars can go faster on motorways than on small local roads and you can expect lifts to be faster.<br />
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== Cities ==<br />
* [[Göteborg]]<br />
* [[Halmstad]]<br />
* [[Lund]]<br />
* [[Karlskrona]]<br />
* [[Malmö]]<br />
* [[Mellerud]]<br />
* [[Norrköping]]<br />
* [[Nyköping]]<br />
* [[Stockholm]]<br />
* [[Sundsvall]]<br />
* [[Trollhättan]]<br />
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== Crossing the border ==<br />
Sweden is in the [[Schengen treaty]]. This treaty is rather well respected at the Finnish and Norwegian borders but has stricter regulations at the terminals where ferries from [[Denmark]] port, or at the bridge uniting [[Copenhagen]] with [[Malmö]]. Stricter control and special attention is usually applied to those who look like "being of another race". If you are unlucky, you might be made to strip during their search. The reasons of such strict control derive from the Sweden's specific economic situation (incl. high taxes on alcohol, tobacco, etc.) which attracts a number of smugglers, and a high-standard social security system which is a target of illegal immigrants. Keep in mind, though, that the personality check is not applied to everyone but only to some at random order so you have more chances to quickly cross the border than get stuck explaining to the officials that you are neither an illegal immigrant nor a smuggler.<br />
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== Language & Communication ==<br />
There is no special need of practicing your Swedish since almost everyone speaks English there. Although it can still be useful to speak a couple of words of Swedish for the few people who don't speak English – some immigrants for example, who are more likely to pick up hitchhikers even so. Check out the [[Northern Europe phrasebook#Swedish|Swedish phrasebook]]. Hitchhiking means ''liftar''.<br />
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Also, when asking for lifts at petrol stations, some people don't understand that you are hitchhiking and start to explain you the way as if you had an own car. <br />
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[[File:2002 Lodging for the night.jpg|thumb|280px|right|Ready to sleep – a pitched tent outside the road in northern Sweden.]]<br />
[[File:Gas station north from Gavle in Sweden.JPG|thumb|220px|right|Petrol station by the lake, north from [[Gävle]].]]<br />
== Camping ==<br />
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In Sweden, the wonderful Allemansrätt has existed for many centuries only as a customary law, but since 1994 it is part of the Swedish constitution. As in other Nordic countries, the Swedish right to roam comes with an equal emphasis being placed upon the responsibility to look after the countryside; the maxim is "'''Do not disturb, do not destroy'''". <br />
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The Allemansrätt gives a person the right to access, walk, cycle, ride, ski, and camp on any land - with the exception of private gardens, the immediate vicinity of a dwelling house and land under cultivation, and with restrictions for nature reserves and other protected areas. This means that you could put up a tent for free almost anywhere as long as it doesn't disturb anybody. Make sure to '''not leave any garbage''' in the nature – we should really take the responsibility for those future generations will have the same democratic right to the nature as we have, and of course have any nature at all.. <br />
Very welcome to enjoy the Swedish nature!<br />
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== Useful things ==<br />
'''Internet''' you can normally get at the public or university libraries for free. Sometimes you have to ask for a guest account.<br />
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There's a quite useful '''[[map]]''' ("vägkarta") which you can get at ''OKQ8'' petrol stations. It's for whole Sweden and has all ''OKQ8'' petrol stations on it, which can be quite handy when hitchhiking and looking for a good place to be dropped off.<br />
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You might come across the "Swedish mile" (also '''Scandinavian mile'''). This unit of length is used in informal speech an measures 10 km. So 8 ''mil'' would be 80 km.<br />
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It is quite usual to send a '''thanksaying-message''' the day after a party or after a meeting − saying something like "Thanks for yesterday". When you '''enter a flat''' or an apartment, it is a must to take off ones shoes!<br />
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== Links ==<br />
* [http://www.skjutsgruppen.nu Skjutsgruppen.nu] - [[rideshare]] network within the social networks. Also on Twitter: twitter.com/skjutsgruppen<br />
* [http://www.samakning.se Samåkning.se] - [[rideshare]] network (for Sweden and [[Northern Europe]] in general)<br />
* [http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=5889849780] - facebookgroup for Swedish hitchhikers<br />
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|country = Denmark<br />
|state = Hovedstaden<br />
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'''{{FULLPAGENAMEE}}''' (Danish: '''København''') is the capital of [[Denmark]].<br />
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== Hitching Out ==<br />
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=== East towards [[Malmö]], [[Sweden]] ===<br />
On the road to Malmö, leading to the bridge, you might be able to hitch a ride. Next to this spot, you can also ask drivers at the hypermarket, where a lot of Swedes go shopping before returning home. (probably not as common anymore since the strong danish krona have made it expensive for Swedes to shop in Denmark. Nowadays danish people go to Sweden to shop)<br />
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The best spot to hitchhike to Sweden is probably at Kastrup Airport. Take the metro to the station "lufthavn" and then go to the roundabout next to McDonalds/Netto/Statoil (its left of the metro exit). Just after the roundabout there is a busstop were the cars are able stop, which makes it a good place to hitchhike from. You will also be able to keep an eye on the gasstation and hopefully spot some cars with swedish plates from that place.. This hitchhikingspot has been used regurarly by Öresund hitchhikers and was also the winning choice in a Copenhagen-Malmö hitchhiking competion. <br />
If you are in a hurry you shouldnt accept rides that are shorter than Malmö, since it could be difficult to catch a ride along the motorway.<br />
If you want to travel further up in Sweden you should check out the advices given in the Sweden(Malmö)section..<br />
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You can also take a train to sydhavn, only 2 stops after the main station and hitch on sydhavnsgade. We hitched before the shell service station because it was a weekend and a business carpark entry was closed. We also saw people with a sign just after shell. Its a good road. We had a lift on sunday afteroon after 15 minutes.<br />
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=== West towards [[Roskilde]], [[Fyn]] or [[Jylland]] ===<br />
There are several ways of getting out of {{FULLPAGENAMEE}}. Heading west you have the following options:<br />
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==== Option 1: ====<br />
Catch either S-tog A, E or F and get off at ''Ny Ellebjerg'' station. From the train station, walking west along the road ''Folehaven'' you'll see a few traffic lights to slow down the cars and plenty of space for cars to pull over. If you don't have any luck along the road keep walking a few hundred metres and you'll see the petrol station mentioned before close to the beginning of motorway 21. [[User:ColAlf|ColAlf]] experienced that this option is good when heading towards Roskilde or catching a ferry to Jutland from Sj. Odde or Kalundborg ([[#Ferry_between_Sj.C3.A6lland_and_Jylland|see below]]). If nobody stops, you could also walk some 100m behind the traffic light to the hard shoulder where the highway begins. <br />
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===== Option 1a: =====<br />
[[File:Spot copenhagen.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Hitchhiking spot at ''Folehaven/Vigerslevvej'', an option is to stand on the hard shoulder at the beginning of the highway you can see in the background]] <br />
An easier way to get to the same spot mentioned in option 1 is to take bus ''#A1 Avedøre'' to ''Folehaven/Vigerslevvej''. There' you'll see the crossing to ''Folehaven'' which is the beginning of the motorway 21. Additionally you can take to following busses also going that direction. Make sure you get out at ''Folehaven/Vigerslevvej'': bus ''#10 Flintholm St.'', ''#133 Avedøre St.'', ''#65E Avedøre St.'' There's a petrol station some meters before the crossing. You'll also find a bus stop where you can stand on, or just pull out your thumb on the [[hard shoulder]] next to the street. A sign saying the direction might be helpful. Keep in mind that traffic might be pretty fast here already, but nevertheless [[User:Platschi|platschi]] got rides here twice within 5 minutes. For this spot, see the image on the right.<br />
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==== Option 2: ====<br />
Catch a regional train or the metro M1 and get off at ''Ørestad'' station. Walk across the parking area of Field's and you'll find the first on-ramp. Be aware that there are two on-ramps joining each other when heading west - make sure to be on the most busy one.<br />
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==== Option 3: ====<br />
If you prefer service stations along the motorway catch S-tog E towards Køge and get off at ''Karlslunde'' station. When you step out of the train, be sure to turn into the direction where the train was coming from. Take this side's exit out of the station, then turn right. When you reach ''Mosede Landevej'' turn right. Walk down here to the end, then turn right onto ''Karlslunde Strandvej'', walk down here for about 5-10 minutes. At the second roundabout turn right onto ''Karlslunde Mosevej''. This street leads you right to the motorway. If you are hitching south or west, you need to be on the right side of the road, so cross under the bridge. Then you go up a little hill to get into the service station. The train from the main station to Karlslunde takes you about 30 minutes, and it should take another 30 minutes to walk to the service station. Be aware that there are not many street signs guiding your way. The train ticket costs 63 Kroner. Passengers seem to be checked for their tickets regularly and getting caught without a ticket can cost 636 Kroner (105 Euros). Especially if they can't check whether the address you're telling them is correct, they might try to take the money you have with you, so better (pretend to) not have money for paying this.<br />
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==== Option 4: ====<br />
Take the S-tog E towards Køge and hop off at Ølby. Walk down Lyngvej towards the motorway or take a more safe, legal but more complicated way. At the bridge over the motorway there's a roundabout and the motorway entrance both to south and west. This is the last ramp before the E20/E47 fork. Loads of trucks drive through here because there's a big service station nearby.<br />
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=== South towards [[Rødby]], [[Germany]] ===<br />
Options #1 and #1a mentioned [[#West_towards_Roskilde.2C_Fyn_or_Jylland|above]] are recommended if heading south. If you're more to service stations, you could also use option #3 or #4.<br />
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=== Ferry between [[Sjælland]] and [[Jylland]] ===<br />
Hitching a ferry between [[Sjælland]] and [[Jylland]] is possible, too, as you don't pay per person but per car on the ferry. Option #1 mentioned [[#West_towards_Roskilde.2C_Fyn_or_Jylland|above]] is probably the best way for getting a car towards Holbæk and further on to Sj. Odde or Kalundborg. Ferry timetables can be found at [[http://www.mols-linien.dk/english Mols-Linien]] but they run quite frequently.<br />
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== Links ==<br />
* Check [http://www.rejseplanen.dk/bin/query.exe/en? rejseplanen] for timetables of busses<br />
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<div>'''Malmö''' is a city in the South West of [[Sweden]]. It is very close to [[Copenhagen]].<br />
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There are a couple of hostels and the public transport is quite good in the centre.<br />
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== Going North-(West) to [[Göteborg]] [[Lund]] (E6) and [[Stockholm]] (E4) (E22)East ==<br />
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==== Behind Midhems "McDonalds", Malmö ====<br />
This is a really good spot to get North. Make a sign ("McDonald's" or "Statoil" can provide you with needed material). There are traffic lights just before the motorway-sign at the [[on-ramp]] with lots space for cars to stop. Take rides past Helsingborg only - then you will get past the motorway knot E4/E6; you can also accept a ride to the [[rest area]] at ''Glumslöv'' (which comes before Helsingborg). If you go with the second alternative you should write "Helsingborg" on the sign. You can also ask people outside the service station, some have found that easier. Others prefer hitchhiking with a signs since it will increase your chances of meeting a interesting driver.<br />
If you want to go on the E22 you should ask for a lift to Kristianstad.<br />
If you´re going to Lund (or Landskrona) you should write the cityname on the sign right away.<br />
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==== Glumslöv-reas area, E6 and E20 ====<br />
It is situated 40 km north of Malmö and is good both for heading north or south. If trying to go south to Denmark this might be the place to change car before you end up inside the big cities of Malmö or Lund. Its possible to reach Glumslöv by train from many cities along the southwest coast.<br />
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<div>'''Malmö''' is a city in the South West of [[Sweden]]. It is very close to [[Copenhagen]].<br />
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There are a couple of hostels and the public transport is quite good in the centre.<br />
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== Going North-(West) to [[Göteborg]] [[Lund]] (E6) and [[Stockholm]] (E4) (E22)East ==<br />
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==== Behind Midhems "McDonalds", Malmö ====<br />
This is a really good spot to get North. Make a sign ("McDonald's" or "Statoil" can provide you with needed material). There are traffic lights just before the motorway-sign at the [[on-ramp]] with lots space for cars to stop. Take rides past Helsingborg only - then you will get past the motorway knot E4/E6; you can also accept a ride to the [[rest area]] at ''Glumslöv'' (which comes before Helsingborg). If you go with the second alternative you should write "Helsingborg" on the sign. You can also ask people outside the service station, some have found that easier. Others prefer hitchhiking with a signs since it will increase your chances of meeting a interesting driver.<br />
If you want to go on the E22 you should ask for a lift to Kristianstad.<br />
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==== Glumslöv-reas area, E6 and E20 ====<br />
It is situated 40 km north of Malmö and is good both for heading north or south. If trying to go south to Denmark this might be the place to change car before you end up inside the big cities of Malmö or Lund. Its possible to reach Glumslöv by train from many cities along the southwest coast.<br />
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'''Lund''' is a city in [[Sweden]].<br />
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== Hitching out ==<br />
=== South to [[Malmö]] ===<br />
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It's extremely easy to get a ride to Malmö from Lund. If you walk or bike south on Södra Storgatan (from Stortorget), you will find a very good hitchhiking spot. Continue south (straight forward) when the street name changes to Malmövägen until the first curve of the street at St Larsparken (that's about 15 minute walking from Stortorget). After that right curve (turn) you will see a bus stop after 150 meters(you could reach this place by taking bus 130 or 131 from the city center). The cars have to drive very slowly there and they will see you in good time advance if you stand close to that bus stop (where the cars can stop). Some have used that spot more than 30 times while never having to wait more than 10 minutes!<br />
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=== North to [[Stockholm]] or [[Göteborg]] ===<br />
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Hitchhike to Malmö and Värnhem (Midhem) where it's easy to find a ride to the north. Write Helsingborg on the sign, but make sure you get off att the gas station/truckstop in Glumslöv. It's also possible to take the train to Glumslöv right away. At the truck station there are many cars and trucks that pass and it's common to get a ride all the way to Göteborg or Stockholm right there..<br />
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Its also possible to hitchhike from Nova Lund, but there is a big risk that you will get stuck somewhere since there isnt any good hitchhikingspots close to where that road is connecting to E4.<br />
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== Hitching out ==<br />
=== South to [[Malmö]] ===<br />
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It's extremely easy to get a ride to Malmö from Lund. If you walk or bike south on Södra Storgatan (from Stortorget), you will find a very good hitchhiking spot. Continue south (straight forward) when the street name changes to Malmövägen until the first curve of the street at St Larsparken (that's about 15 minute walking from Stortorget). After that right curve (turn) you will see a bus stop after 150 meters(you could reach this place by taking bus 130 or 131 from the city center). The cars have to drive very slowly there and they will see you in good time advance if you stand close to that bus stop (where the cars can stop). Some have used that spot more than 30 times while never having to wait more than 10 minutes!<br />
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=== North to [[Stockholm]] or [[Göteborg]] ===<br />
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Hitchhike to Malmö and Värnhem (Midhem) where it's easy to find a ride to the north. Write Helsingborg on the sign, but make sure you get off att the gas station/truckstop in Glumslöv. It's also possible to take the train to Glumslöv right away. At the truck station there are many cars and trucks that pass and it's common to get a ride all the way to Göteborg or Stockholm right there..<br />
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== Hitching out ==<br />
=== South to [[Malmö]] ===<br />
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It's extremely easy to get a ride to Malmö from Lund. If you walk or bike south on Södra Storgatan (from Stortorget), you will find a very good hitchhiking spot. Continue south (straight forward) when the street name changes to Malmövägen until the first curve of the street at St Larsparken (that's about 15 minute walking from Stortorget). After that right curve (turn) you will see a bus stop after 150 meters(you could reach this place by taking bus 130 or 131 from the city center). The cars have to drive very slowly there and they will see you in good time advance if you stand close to that bus stop (where the cars can stop). Some have used that spot more than 30 times while never having to wait more than 10 minutes!<br />
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=== North to [[Stockholm]] or [[Göteborg]] ===<br />
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Hitchhike to Malmö and Värnhem where it's easy to find a ride to the north. Write Helsingborg on the sign, but make sure you get off att the gas station/truckstop in Glumslöv. It's also possible to take the train to Glumslöv right away. At the truck station there are many cars and trucks that pass and it's common to get a ride all the way to Göteborg or Stockholm right there..<br />
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[[Category:E22]]</div>Liftarkungenhttps://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=Malm%C3%B6&diff=37008Malmö2009-09-07T02:31:36Z<p>Liftarkungen: </p>
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<div>'''Malmö''' is a city in the South West of [[Sweden]]. It is very close to [[Copenhagen]].<br />
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There are a couple of hostels and the public transport is quite good in the centre.<br />
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== Going North-(West) to [[Göteborg]] (E6) and [[Stockholm]] (E4) (E22)East ==<br />
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==== Behind Midhems "McDonalds", Malmö ====<br />
This is a really good spot to get North. Make a sign ("McDonald's" or "Statoil" can provide you with needed material). There are traffic lights just before the motorway-sign at the [[on-ramp]] with lots space for cars to stop. Take rides past Helsingborg only - then you will get past the motorway knot E4/E6; you can also accept a ride to the [[rest area]] at ''Glumslöv'' (which comes before Helsingborg). If you go with the second alternative you should write "Helsingborg" on the sign. You can also ask people outside the service station, some have found that easier. Others prefer hitchhiking with a signs since it will increase your chances of meeting a interesting driver.<br />
If you want to go on the E22 you should ask for a lift to Kristianstad.<br />
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==== Glumslöv-reas area, E6 and E20 ====<br />
It is situated 40 km north of Malmö and is good both for heading north or south. If trying to go south to Denmark this might be the place to change car before you end up inside the big cities of Malmö or Lund. Its possible to reach Glumslöv by train from many cities along the southwest coast.<br />
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<div>'''Malmö''' is a city in the South West of [[Sweden]]. It is very close to [[Copenhagen]].<br />
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There are a couple of hostels and the public transport is quite good in the centre.<br />
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== Going North-(West) to [[Göteborg]] (E6) and [[Stockholm]] (E4) (E22)East ==<br />
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==== Behind Midhems "McDonalds", Malmö ====<br />
This is a really good spot to get North. Make a sign ("McDonald's" or "Statoil" can provide you with needed material). There are traffic lights just before the motorway-sign at the [[on-ramp]] with lots space for cars to stop. Take rides past Helsingborg only - then you will get past the motorway knot E4/E6; you can also accept a ride to the [[rest area]] at ''Glumslöv'' (which comes before Helsingborg). You can also ask people outside the service station, I have found that easier. If you want to go on the E22 you should ask for a lift to Kristianstad.<br />
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==== Glumslöv-reas area, E6 and E20 ====<br />
It is situated 40 km north of Malmö and is good both for heading north or south. If trying to go south to Denmark this might be the place to change car before you end up inside the big cities of Malmö or Lund. Its possible to reach Glumslöv by train from many cities along the southwest coast.<br />
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<div>is a swedish hitchhiker</div>Liftarkungenhttps://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=Norrk%C3%B6ping&diff=36841Norrköping2009-08-29T15:46:35Z<p>Liftarkungen: </p>
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<div>== Going South- to [[Malmö]] and [[Helsingborg]] (E4) ==</div>Liftarkungenhttps://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=Norrk%C3%B6ping&diff=36840Norrköping2009-08-29T15:46:18Z<p>Liftarkungen: </p>
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<div>== Going South- to [[Malmö]]and[[Helsingborg]] (E4) ==</div>Liftarkungenhttps://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=Norrk%C3%B6ping&diff=36839Norrköping2009-08-29T15:44:43Z<p>Liftarkungen: </p>
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<div>== Going South- to [[Malmö/Helsingborg]] (E4) ==</div>Liftarkungenhttps://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=Sweden&diff=36835Sweden2009-08-29T00:44:28Z<p>Liftarkungen: </p>
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|country = of Sweden<br />
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|language = none (Swedish ''de facto'')<br />
|capital = [[Stockholm]]<br />
|pop = 9,234,209<br />
|currency = Swedish krona (SEK)<br />
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[[File:Gas_station_in_Sweden.jpg|thumb|left|250px|A big van driven by a group of Germans, and Israeli hitch-hiker Erga (on the left) on a petrol station on the E4 towards [[Stockholm]]]]<br />
'''Sweden''' is a member state of the [[European Union]] as well as the [[Schengen Agreement]]. Many say that hitching in Sweden sucks. But it works very well! As anywhere in Western [[Europe]], the motorways are the holy temples of car driving religion and someone standing on them is committing blasphemy. But you can hitch on the motorway ramps as well as on local roads. Better bring a good map, though, so that you won't end up in an unexpected place.<br />
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Especially in northern Sweden there are only few main roads, which means that you might have a shorter time waiting and longer lifts. Be careful to stand somewhere where there is some sign of civilization. As especially in the north the roads are no real motorways and accessible for pedestrians, you can stop all the traffic, especially if you stand on something like a bus stop. When the streets are real motorways you have to take care a little on which petrol station you end up, as there are too much of them, with sometimes only little traffic on each of them, and as most of the petrol stations are one or two kilometers away from the motorway. On the other hand, cars can go faster on motorways than on small local roads and you can expect lifts to be faster.<br />
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== Cities ==<br />
* [[Göteborg]]<br />
* [[Halmstad]]<br />
* [[Lund]]<br />
* [[Karlskrona]]<br />
* [[Malmö]]<br />
* [[Norrköping]]<br />
* [[Nyköping]]<br />
* [[Stockholm]]<br />
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== Crossing the border ==<br />
Sweden is in the [[Schengen treaty]]. This treaty is rather well respected at the Finnish and Norwegian borders but has stricter regulations at the terminals where ferries from [[Denmark]] port, or at the bridge uniting [[Copenhagen]] with [[Malmö]]. Stricter control and special attention is usually applied to those who look like "being of another race". If you are unlucky, you might be made to strip during their search. The reasons of such strict control derive from the Sweden's specific economic situation (incl. high taxes on alcohol, tobacco, etc.) which attracts a number of smugglers, and a high-standard social security system which is a target of illegal immigrants. Keep in mind, though, that the personality check is not applied to everyone but only to some at random order so you have more chances to quickly cross the border than get stuck explaining to the officials that you are neither an illegal immigrant nor a smuggler.<br />
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== Language & Communication ==<br />
There is no special need of practicing your Swedish since almost everyone speaks English there. Although it can still be useful to speak a couple of words of Swedish for the few people who don't speak English – some immigrants for example, who are more likely to pick up hitchhikers even so. Check out the [[Northern Europe phrasebook#Swedish|Swedish phrasebook]]. Hitchhiking means ''liftar''.<br />
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Also, when asking for lifts at petrol stations, some people don't understand that you are hitchhiking and start to explain you the way as if you had an own car. <br />
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[[File:2002 Lodging for the night.jpg|thumb|280px|right|Ready to sleep – a pitched tent outside the road in northern Sweden.]]<br />
[[File:Gas station north from Gavle in Sweden.JPG|thumb|220px|right|Petrol station by the lake, north from [[Gävle]].]]<br />
== Camping ==<br />
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In Sweden, the wonderful Allemansrätt has existed for many centuries only as a customary law, but since 1994 it is part of the Swedish constitution. As in other Nordic countries, the Swedish right to roam comes with an equal emphasis being placed upon the responsibility to look after the countryside; the maxim is "'''Do not disturb, do not destroy'''". <br />
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The Allemansrätt gives a person the right to access, walk, cycle, ride, ski, and camp on any land - with the exception of private gardens, the immediate vicinity of a dwelling house and land under cultivation, and with restrictions for nature reserves and other protected areas. This means that you could put up a tent for free almost anywhere as long as it doesn't disturb anybody. Make sure to '''not leave any garbage''' in the nature – we should really take the responsibility for those future generations will have the same democratic right to the nature as we have, and of course have any nature at all.. <br />
Very welcome to enjoy the Swedish nature!<br />
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== Useful things ==<br />
'''Internet''' you can normally get at the public or university libraries for free. Sometimes you have to ask for a guest account.<br />
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There's a quite useful '''[[map]]''' ("vägkarta") which you can get at ''OKQ8'' petrol stations. It's for whole Sweden and has all ''OKQ8'' petrol stations on it, which can be quite handy when hitchhiking and looking for a good place to be dropped off.<br />
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You might come across the "Swedish mile" (also '''Scandinavian mile'''). This unit of length is used in informal speech an measures 10 km. So 8 ''mil'' would be 80 km.<br />
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It is quite usual to send a '''thanksaying-message''' the day after a party or after a meeting − saying something like "Thanks for yesterday". When you '''enter a flat''' or an apartment, it is a must to take off ones shoes!<br />
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== Links ==<br />
* [http://www.skjutsgruppen.nu Skjutsgruppen.nu] - [[rideshare]] network within the social networks. Also on Twitter: twitter.com/skjutsgruppen<br />
* [http://www.samakning.se Samåkning.se] - [[rideshare]] network (for Sweden and [[Northern Europe]] in general)<br />
* [http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=5889849780] - facebookgroup for Swedish hitchhikers<br />
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